Description

Division of Pediatric Dentistry

Department of Oral Health Sciences

University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus

The Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time Pediatric Dentistry faculty member in the Department of Oral Health Sciences at UBC. This tenure-stream appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with consideration of a higher rank depending on qualifications. Applicants must have completed postgraduate training in pediatric dentistry. The successful candidate will be expected to have potential for teaching, academic and research excellence. Preference will be given to individuals whose program of research will contribute to improved oral health of the children of British Columbia and will enhance existing research at UBC. Individuals with promising research, clinical and hospital experience are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to individuals whose contributions could enhance existing educational programs at the Faculty of Dentistry.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the pre- and post-doctoral dentistry programs, with an emphasis on further development of the existing DMD curriculum in pediatric dentistry. The applicant will collaborate effectively with the DMD and Graduate Programs within the Faculty. The candidate is expected to contribute educational leadership within the university. The candidate will have strong interpersonal skills. He/she will build trust through an open, respectful and collegial approach and will be an eager collaborator who is able to work in a highly interactive and productive manner with faculty, staff and students across the Department, Faculty and the University.

The successful candidate will hold a full-time faculty appointment at UBC with salary, rank and appointment status commensurate with qualifications and experience. The expected starting salary for this position is $170,000 per annum.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada are given priority. Review of applications will begin July 15th (2026), and will continue until the position is filled.

Send application with curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching experience and contact information for three references to:

Stephanie Shim, Assistant to the Department Head Department of Oral Health Sciences Faculty of Dentistry, UBC admin@dentistry.ubc.ca