Tenure Track Endodontics, College of Dentistry

The College of Dentistry invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the academic rank of Assistant Professor in Endodontics. Responsibilities include delivering didactic pre-clinical and clinical teaching supervising student research projects; initiating leading and participating in innovative research programs; competing successfully for internal and external funding; and undertaking relevant administrative activities.

Applicants must possess a DDS or DMD (or equivalent) degree and specialty training in Endodontics. A strong preference will be given to candidates who hold a PhD or MSc degree with a solid emerging record of research and/or academic accomplishments. Postdoctoral training is also considered an asset. Desirable attributes include effective classroom teaching skills strong mentoring abilities and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Salary information for this position for the 2025-2026 academic year is as follows: Assistant Professor: $110489 to $ of rank a starting salary above the standard salary bands is usually common and possible in the College of Dentistry.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental health and extended vision care plan; pension plan life insurance (compulsory and voluntary) academic long-term disability sick leave travel insurance death benefits an employee assistance program a professional expense allowance and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

This tenure-track position is supported by start-up funds designed to enable early success in research and scholarship. Start-up support may include resources for establishing research infrastructure initiating pilot studies and advancing scholarly activities aligned with the Colleges strategic research priorities. The level and structure of start-up funding will be commensurate with the candidates experience research program and anticipated funding trajectory.

Interested candidates must submit via email 1) a cover letter; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) three letters of reference 4) a detailed 5-year research plan focusing on grant applications including research ambitions research outcomes and pitfalls (maximum 8 pages) and 5) a teaching philosophy statement to:

Dr. Walter Siqueira DDS MBA PhD FCAHS
Dean and Professor
College of Dentistry 107 Wiggins Road
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7N 5E5
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Review of applications will begin immediately; however applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1 2026.

The University of Saskatchewans main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon Saskatchewan a city with a diverse and thriving economic base a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional programs.

Due to federal immigration requirements we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens permanent residents or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 9/8/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026

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