MCB Teaching Coordinator

University of Guelph•Guelph, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) at the University of Guelph is seeking a Teaching Coordinator with expertise in mammalian cell culture, immunology, and laboratory-based biomedical education. This role is crucial for supporting the department's new Microbiology and Immunology major and the Master of Applied Molecular and Health Sciences program. MCB is a leading department in Canada for biomedical and molecular sciences, with significant investments in undergraduate and graduate education, including a new $500,000 tissue culture teaching laboratory designed to provide students with hands-on training in advanced biomedical techniques.

Requirements

An MSc in Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline.
Minimum 18-months of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

A PhD in a relevant biomedical field.
Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture and sterile technique.
Experience with immunological and molecular biology techniques.
Experience teaching or mentoring students in laboratory settings.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate laboratory-based undergraduate and graduate courses.
Lead the operation and maintenance of the Department’s tissue culture teaching facility.
Develop and implement modern laboratory exercises and experiential learning activities.
Train and supervise graduate teaching assistants.
Support faculty members in course and laboratory delivery.
Contribute to curriculum innovation and educational excellence across the Department.
Mammalian cell culture and sterile tissue culture techniques.
Immunology and host-pathogen teaching laboratories.
Laboratory safety and biosafety oversight.
GTA training and supervision.
Course material and CourseLink development.
Curriculum innovation and experiential learning.
Development of new teaching modules aligned with advances in biomedical science.