Associate Professor, Diagnostic Cytology - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description

    Company Description

    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.

    Job Description

    Position: Associate Professor
    Status: Permanent Full-Time
    Department: Diagnostic Cytology
    Site: The Michener Institute
    Salary: $83, - $89, annually (salary placement will be in accordance with CBA language)
    Hours: 35 hours weekly
    Union: OPSEU Local 572

    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 Associate Professor, Diagnostic Cytology position with The Michener Institute.

    Position Summary:

  • 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 cytogenetics 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
  • Qualifications

  • Cytotechnologist with a minimum of six years' current experience
  • Molecular experience preferred
  • Capable of teaching introductory and advanced classes and labs in cytotechnology
  • Experience in using EPIC or similar LIS software is desirable
  • Degree required, Master's level education preferred
  • Experience working/teaching in field within last 12 months preferred
  • Good standing with relevant professional association(s); CSMLS and CMLTO
  • Licensure with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario (CMLTO)
  • 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 documents required upon hire
  • Additional Information

    Closing Date for internal posting: May 8, 2024

    Closing Date for external posting: May 15, 2024

    Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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

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

    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.