Clinical Dentistry – Assistant Professor Externally Funded Limited Term Appointments (3 Positions)

Western University

Clinical Dentistry – Assistant Professor Externally Funded Limited Term Appointments (3 Positions)
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Western University
London, Ontario, CANADA

Western University is an internationally renowned research-intensive university that is ranked among the top-ten in Canada, and prides itself in the student experience of its educational programs. Included in these programs are medical (MD) and dental (DDS) students within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (the School). The School has a long tradition of excellence, beginning with the founding of the medical school in 1881 and continuing with the formation of the dental school in 1964. The School draws on a highly qualified and talented pool of applicants that train in rigorous and demanding professional programs. The didactic content is enriched by the foundational sciences, and the clinical experience is supported by local practitioners, community and hospital clinics, and a large patient pool from across Southwestern Ontario.

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for three positions – one of the positions is contingent upon a 50% Reduced Workload – in Clinical Dentistry, to begin January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidates will be appointed to Externally Funded Limited Term faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor for a term ending March 31, 2028. An appointment at a higher rank may be considered based on a candidate’s qualifications and experience. Candidates must possess a DDS/DMD degree (or equivalent). Preference will be given to candidates with a broad clinical skill set in general dentistry. Candidates will be involved in clinical teaching and delivering patient care at affiliated community sites. It is also expected that the candidates will participate in didactic and/or preclinical teaching, curriculum renewal activities, and participation in faculty calibration and development. Candidates must hold or be eligible to hold a General Certificate of Registration with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO).

Successful candidates should possess a demonstrated aptitude for teaching and mentoring of students in either community dental practice or institutional programs. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language and must be willing to work in a collaborative manner in both teaching and administration. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Western University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry has a long history of excellence in biomedical, applied, clinical, and public health research. Western has a full range of academic and professional programs for over 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students. For additional information, please see: www.uwo.ca. The dental school has full-time faculty members, cross and jointly appointed faculty members from basic and clinical departments and at various research institutes in London, Ontario.
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With a full-time enrolment of 32,000, Western University graduates students from a full range of academic and professional programs. The University campus is in London, a city of 404,000, located midway between Toronto and Detroit. With parks, tree-lined streets and bicycle trails, London is known as the “Forest City”. London boasts an international airport, galleries, theatre, music, and sporting events. See www.ledc.com/why-london to learn more. For further information, please see: www.schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry and www.london.ca. Western’s Recruitment and Retention Office is available to assist in the transition of successful applicants and their families.

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

Applicants must complete the “Application for Full-Time Faculty Position” form at (www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf) and submit this form along with the following:
(1) cover letter,
(2) detailed curriculum vitae,
(3) a one-page teaching statement that describes their teaching experience and philosophy, and
(4) the names and contact information of three references to:

Carlos Quiñonez, DMD, MSc, PhD, FRCDC
Vice Dean and Director of Dentistry
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Western University
1151 Richmond St. N.
Dental Sciences Building, Room 1003
London, Ontario N6A 5C1

Applications can also be emailed to s.dentistry.recruitment@schulich.uwo.ca.

Review of applications will begin after November 17, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Devin Hutchinson, william.hutchinson@schulich.uwo.ca or 519-661-2111 Ext. 82823.


Posted on Faculty Relations website: October 15, 2025
Posting number: SCH-DENT-2025-029