Instructor, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist educator to develop and deliver courses and supervise practical labs. You will mentor students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to program development while maintaining current licensure and staying engaged with clinical laboratory practice.

The role involves delivering lectures, guiding labs, and supporting diverse learners in a collegial environment, with opportunities for curriculum

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with active licensure.
• Minimum of two years of recent MLT experience in a Canadian lab.
• Ability to engage students in learning complex topics via lectures and labs.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, collaboration, and inclusive education.
• Ability to function as a team member in a changing environment.
• Competence with MS Office and educational software; adapt to new tech.

Responsibilities

• Select, design, update and construct educational courses and lab aids/materials.
• Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, lectures and demonstrations.
• Supervise students in classroom, clinical, labs, tours; travel may be involved.
• Evaluate students through exams, assignments and observations and record progress.
• Counsel students and prospective students on program and job opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology degree/diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Educational software

Job description

1. Select, design, update and construct educational courses and lab aids/materials.

2. Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, lectures and demonstrations for educational purposes in all disciplines of Medical Laboratory Science.

3. Supervise students in classroom, clinical, labs, tours, etc. It may involve travel.

4. Evaluate students through the use of exams, assignments and observations and to record student progress.

5. Counsel students and prospective students on matters pertaining to the program and job opportunities.

Qualifications:

1. Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with active registration and current licensure with the applicable national and/or provincial regulatory body.

2. Minimum of two years of recent, relevant experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) or in a related field in a Canadian laboratory, including clinical laboratory.

3. Ability to effectively engage students in learning complex topics through lectures, labs, one-on-one support, and constructive feedback.

4. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

5. Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

6. Commitment to excellence in teaching, collaboration, and inclusive education.

7. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.

8. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in MS Office Suite, educational software, and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.