Assistant Lecturer

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This contract position involves teaching and facilitating in the didactic and clinical years of the Bachelor of Science program in Medical Laboratory Science (BSc in MLS), in the department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology. The successful candidate will be willing and able to teach lectures and labs to students in years 2, 3 or 4, in any of the five main disciplines offered by the MLS program, as well as phlebotomy, hematology, and advanced courses that are developed in response to the changing needs of healthcare. The successful candidate will be flexible and nimble, have the desire to constantly learn new things, be curious, be energetic, and be dedicated to providing the best educational experience for the students, while meeting the needs of the department, the clinical partners, and the patients who will be served by our students. They will participate in scholarly teaching by remaining current and competent in the assigned course content, course design, and instructor performance in the classroom or clinical/ fieldwork setting. They will undertake continuous learning in the field of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, including the ever-changing clinical landscape, and adapt the curriculum accordingly. They will be part of a team of instructors and will work collaboratively with fellow instructors from within the program, as well as from departments in the University of Alberta, and from clinical partners such as Alberta Precision Labs. They will be expected to ensure availability for learner consultation within and outside of scheduled class, laboratory, or clinical practicum times and to participate in inter-professional teaching activities.

Requirements

• Current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer.
• Willing and able to teach lectures and labs to students in years 2, 3 or 4, in any of the five main disciplines offered by the MLS program, as well as phlebotomy, hematology, and advanced courses
• Flexible and nimble
• Desire to constantly learn new things
• Curious
• Energetic
• Dedicated to providing the best educational experience for the students
• Meeting the needs of the department, the clinical partners, and the patients
• Remaining current and competent in the assigned course content, course design, and instructor performance
• Continuous learning in the field of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
• Adapt the curriculum accordingly
• Work collaboratively with fellow instructors
• Ensure availability for learner consultation
• Participate in inter-professional teaching activities
• Foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological
• Promoting a safe environment
• Adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures
• Completing all required safety training
• Identifying hazards and implementing controls
• Reporting incidents
• Contributing to a culture of belonging and respect
• Ensuring all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns

Nice To Haves

• Current Academic Teaching Staff will receive first consideration

Responsibilities

• Teaching and facilitating in didactic and clinical years of the Bachelor of Science program in Medical Laboratory Science (BSc in MLS)
• Teach lectures and labs to students in years 2, 3 or 4, in any of the five main disciplines offered by the MLS program, as well as phlebotomy, hematology, and advanced courses
• Participate in scholarly teaching by remaining current and competent in the assigned course content, course design, and instructor performance in the classroom or clinical/ fieldwork setting
• Undertake continuous learning in the field of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, including the ever-changing clinical landscape, and adapt the curriculum accordingly
• Work collaboratively with fellow instructors from within the program, as well as from departments in the University of Alberta, and from clinical partners
• Ensure availability for learner consultation within and outside of scheduled class, laboratory, or clinical practicum times
• Participate in inter-professional teaching activities
• Foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological.

Benefits

• Inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates
• Accommodations to participate in the interview process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed