Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; Presencial; CAD 72.000 - 99.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

25 days vacation

Extended health and dental

Defined benefit pension

Free BCIT courses

Wellness programs

Fitness centre access

Descripción de la vacante

BCIT’s School of Health Sciences seeks a temporary, part-time Assistant Instructor in Medical Laboratory Science to support clinical microbiology curriculum delivery. The role involves curriculum development, teaching labs, and assessment support with CSMLS registration to be obtained upon acceptance.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, supervising students, coordinating QA for equipment, and assisting with simulations.

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Bachelor’s degree is an asset or equivalent mix of education, training and experience.
• Current CSMLS registration required upon acceptance.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in curriculum development and instructional media for the Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Prepare teaching materials and supervise student labs and evaluations.
• Support the instructor with labs, assessments, and quality assurance for equipment.
• Coordinate and deliver simulations and related program activities.
• Perform administrative duties including student selection and planning.

Conocimientos

Clinical Microbiology

Teaching experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Educación

MLS program degree

Bachelor’s degree asset

CSMLS registration

Herramientas

MS Office Productivity Tools

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science

Position Title Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science

Who We Are

At BCIT , putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision , which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Health Sciences is seeking atemporary, part-time (0.6 FTE ) Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science to support the delivery of the Clinical Microbiology curriculum.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the instructor in the development of curriculum and instructional media in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators ( CAMLPR ) competency profile for Medical Laboratory Technologists.
• Prepare supplementary course materials for teaching labs, including specimens and worksheets/books.
• Reinforce the instructor’s lecture material and its application to problems, procedures, and equipment.
• Demonstrate and give practical instruction in a student teaching lab.
• Assist in the assessment of student evaluations.
• Supervise students throughout class activities.
• Support the instructor in the research and procurement of educational teaching technology or equipment.
• Coordinate and develop a quality assurance program for laboratory equipment, including maintenance and repair, quality control material, and standard operation procedures.
• Maintain supply inventory for the teaching labs.
• Supervise and/or train technical personnel, including service technicians.
• Support other areas of the program as required.
• Support the delivery of Simulation workshops and activities as required.
• Perform other administrative duties as required, including student selection, program planning and committee work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Credentials:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institute is considered an asset OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current registration with CSMLS will be required upon acceptance of this position.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of recent, full-time, or equivalent experience in Clinical Microbiology.
• Possess advanced Clinical Microbiology and general Medical Laboratory knowledge and technical skills.
• Demonstrable teaching, training, or mentoring skills with students, colleagues, or other clients.
• Familiar with MS Office Productivity Tools such as Outlook, TEAMS and Sharepoint. Experience with online learning platforms an asset.
• Effective English language oral and written communication.
• Build and maintain effective and collaborative networks and relationships with students, colleagues and partners.
• Hold yourself and the MLS program and profession to the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Identify opportunities and barriers related to course/program innovation and approach challenges through a solution-focused perspective.
• Work independently and reliably with limited supervision.
• Lead, inspire, and shape students’ behaviours and actions through a commitment of excellence, passion and enthusiasm for the work.
• Commitment to lifelong learning made possible through professional development opportunities.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position )
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans !
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here !

BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT , and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Range: $72,334 - $98,815 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Posting Category

Posting Category Faculty

Department

Department 2

Department 2 Laboratory & Allied Health

Campus Location

Campus Location Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-9
  • 10+
• * Where a successful applicant places within the salary range is dependent on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Are you satisfied with being placed on this range?
  • Yes
  • No
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
  • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
• * This position is temporary with an anticipated end date. At the time of posting, there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date.
  • I acknowledge that there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date of this temporary position.
• * The qualifications section has indicated what is required for this position. Please use the comment box below to indicate which current Canadian healthcare certifications you have that you feel are relevant to the position (ex. CMRT, BCMLS Advanced Certification, Nursing, Nurse Educator certification, simulation educator certification, etc.) Please indicate all relevant certifications in the comment box below.

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