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Casual Pool - Faculty, Dentist - IT Campus

Nova Scotia Community College

Halifax, NS

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Casual Pool - Faculty, Dentist - IT Campus

Nova Scotia Community College

Halifax, NS
 
Salary: Information not available
 

What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

As a member of the Dental Faculty team you will:

  • provide practical instruction and support the learning of Dental Assisting students in our lab and clinic settings and during our annual Patient Clinic.
  • work with students individually and in small groups, demonstrating specific Dental Assisting procedures and observing and evaluating the same.
  • ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in both clinic and lab spaces.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

  • The minimum qualification for this position is current licensure as a Dentist with the Nova Scotia Regulator for Dentistry and Dental Assisting.
  • You have a minimum of five years of recent and related occupational experience as a practicing Dentist, consistent with the professions' scope of practice. Occupational experience that includes experience in a supervisory capacity; evaluating, monitoring, assessing and advising will be considered an asset.
  • You possess basic internet skills to search for information coupled with internet information skills to evaluate the information you find. Above all, you are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology, and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience
  • You have demonstrated experience of liaising with business and industry in your field
  • Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults
  • You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

  • You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism
  • You possess excellent presentation skills and are able to facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences
  • You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and are able to manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively
  • Your superb team-building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships
  • Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC

A little bit about us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

  • Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
  • Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
  • Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
  • Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
  • Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)

Stand-Alone Campuses:

  • Ivany Campus
  • Sydney Waterfront Campus
  • eCampus

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

Are you interested?

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Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide one recent, occupational reference. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCC

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.

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Faculty - Dentist

Education

IT Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

School of Health & Human Services

Casual Pool: casual opportunities for spring 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions will be filled as they become available.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca

 david.meister@nscc.ca

nikki.berrigan@nscc.ca

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

About Nova Scotia Community College

Nova Scotia Community College is transforming our province. Through our network of 14 campuses, we provide Nova Scotians with inclusive and flexible access to education and the specialized, industry-driven training essential for today and tomorrow’s workforce.

We believe the future lies in the power of learning, which is why we care about the success of every student – in education, in career and in life. Our vision, mission, promise and values fill us with purpose, guide our work and drive us forward. We realize our vision and mission through our strategic plan, which focuses on the following key areas:

  • Student success
  • Community impact
  • Organizational excellence
  • Academic quality

We demonstrate our commitment to our values with leadership from Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, our international partnerships and our sustainability practices.

Vision Transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time.

Mission Building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation.

Promise To empower those who strive to know more, do more, be more.

Values

  • Accessibility - We commit to opening pathways and providing equitable opportunities for students to engage fully in our programs and services.
  • Diversity - We are intentional in our efforts to build diversity as a core strength. We recognize diversity of knowledge, worldview and experience as an asset and a key driver of success in advancing innovation, creativity and excellence.
  • Employee success - We believe that engaged people make the difference in our environment of continuous learning. Teamwork and creativity are encouraged and innovation is expected to ensure the success of our students and our organization.
  • Inclusion - We are committed to creating a culture of genuine inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment and where our students, employees and the communities we serve are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. 
  • Innovation - We believe there is always a better way. We find it by inspiring curiosity, openness and creativity in the pursuit of excellence.
  • Public accountability - We work with integrity in every area of the College and believe we must be fundamentally accountable for the public's trust in all that we do.
  • Safety - We're dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of our students and employees. We're committed to working collaboratively to foster a culture of safety and improving safety practices across the organization.
  • Student success - We empower students through applied learning, services and supports to propel them on their way to career success and fulfilment.
  • Sustainability - We commit to the continuous development of the social, economic, cultural and environmental sustainability of the College and our communities.

Jobs at NSCC We value Diversity and Inclusion The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

We offer:

  • Competitive salaries.
  • Comprehensive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, paramedical, life insurance and more.
  • Employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and other wellness and mental health supports.
  • A defined pension plan.
  • Option to make RRSP contributions using payroll deduction.
  • Preferred provider discounts such as home and auto as well as discounts as Lawton’s locations.
  • Campuses with athletic facilities, ample parking, daycares, cafeterias and accessible workplaces.
  • A FlexWork Policy offering options depending on your role.
  • Generous vacation entitlements, including paid time off between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
  • Various leaves, including illness or injury, long-term disability, time off for life events such as bereavement, family illness and more.
  • Tuition waiver for eligible employees and immediate family taking NSCC courses.
  • Professional development workshops and other learning opportunities for all employees.
  • Free organizational learning to support and continue to grow your teaching skills: An Adult Education Foundations (certificate) program to hone your teaching and student support skills (required for new Faculty and Professional Support employees). Ongoing workshops and one-on-one support as well as peer collaboration through a Teaching Commons (for Faculty).