Assistant Professor, Medical Laboratory Sciences (Transfusion)

Position: Assistant Professor
Department: Medical Laboratory Sciences
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Site: The Michener Institute
Salary: $72,888.04 - $77,325.74 per annum (salary placement will be in accordance with CBA language)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Union: OPSEU Local 572

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada's only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We're uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen.

If you want to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences to enhance the health of individuals and communities in Ontario and beyond, we encourage you to apply for the Assistant Professor, Medical Laboratory Sciences position with The Michener Institute.

• Providing academic leadership, fostering an effective learning environment and upholding all professional, provincial and national standards
• Utilizing innovative teaching techniques to facilitate the learning process (theory and practice) primarily in Microbiology although other subjects may be required based on departmental need
• Evaluating student progress and achievement, while providing student advisement and remedial assistance
• Liaising with other faculty and staff at the Michener Institute and personnel at affiliated clinical sites
• Participating in internal committees

• MLT with a minimum of six years' experience with in-depth expertise in one or more Core Lab disciplines
• Capable of teaching introductory and advanced classes and labs (primarily in Transfusion Science although other disciplines may be required based upon departmental need)
• Experience in using EPIC or similar LIS software is desirable
• Degree required, Master's level education preferred
• Experience working/teaching in the field within the last 12 months preferred
• Certification by, and membership in, relevant professional association(s)
• Licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure with College of Medical Laboratory Technologists Ontario
• Training and experience in adult education desired
• Skill in various teaching approaches and innovations including online/hybrid delivery modes
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with MS Office, presentation and curriculum design software
• Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance document required upon hire

Internal Job Post Closing Date: March 4, 2025
External Job Post Closing Date: March 11, 2025

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.