Assistant Teaching Professor - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Tracking Code: req1736

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Health Sciences

Appointment Type: Teaching Faculty

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Posting Date: September 16, 2025

Application Review Date: October 30, 2025 or until a suitable candidate has been found (7:00 pm EST)

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is proud to encourage an interactive, information-sharing culture for our individual staff, and teams which enhance organizational effectiveness. Ontario Tech’s innovative programs, and technology-enriched learning environment create an atmosphere of academic excellence. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research.

The Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications from qualified individuals for a Teaching Faculty position at the level of assistant teaching professor in medical laboratory science with a special interest in histopathology or histotechnology. This position is subject to budgetary approval and would start on January 1, 2026, or as soon as it is filled.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Ontario Tech is a technology-enhanced learning environment, and the candidate shall be expected to have skills in the integration of technology into teaching and to model those skills in their teaching in the University’s web-centric and mobile learning environment. Primary duties include preparing, delivering and grading all course material, assignments, quizzes, and exams as assigned. The Assistant Teaching Professor will be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course. Duties may include the supervision of teaching assistants (s).

The successful candidate will be expected to have proficiency in instructing undergraduates in both the current curriculum in laboratory and lecture components of histopathology, including but not limited to expertise in microanatomy (using both light and digital microscopy) and all aspects of histotechnology, including gross fixation, tissue processing, microtomy, special staining techniques, with current knowledge of immunohistochemistry. Additional proficiency in other disciplines required for MLT certification [clinical microbiology, clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology, transfusion science], experience with simulation and current knowledge in molecular techniques will be considered an asset.

Applicants should be certified through the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and have a proven record of professional work experience in the medical laboratory field (equivalent certification may be considered). Applicants must be registered (or eligible for registration) with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO). A graduate degree in a related field (e.g., life science, education, health science) is required. Applicants who can demonstrate imminent completion of related graduate-level education will be considered.

The successful candidate will be expected to follow a 70% Teaching, 20% Service and 10% Other workload each year.

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers several undergraduate honours degrees in the broad domain of health sciences, including specialized programs in kinesiology, medical laboratory sciences and nursing. Information about the Faculty of Health Sciences can be found at https://healthsciences.ontariotechu.ca/index.php

Required Education:

• Master's degree in a related field
• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program (undergraduate degree, diploma, or advanced diploma level)
• Certification through the CSMLS (or equivalent) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Registration (or demonstrated eligibility to register) with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) as a practicing medical laboratory technologist
  • Registration must include all specialties (i.e., Biochemistry, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology and Transfusion Science)
  • The successful applicant will be required to be registered with the CMLTO upon assuming the position

Required Experience:

• A proven record of professional work experience in the medical laboratory field
• A minimum of 3 years of recent relevant work experience within a clinical laboratory environment
• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level is considered an asset

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the UOIT Faculty Association and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and the UOIT Faculty AssociationUOIT Faculty Association collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and annual salary increases are administered as per the terms outlined in the collective agreement.

Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic format (as a single PDF file) a covering letter; a curriculum vitae including a statement of teaching interests/experience/philosophy; evidence of high-quality teaching; and the names of three referees through the Ontario Tech website. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose teaching, and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates must therefore also submit a brief (up to one page) statement of contributions to equity and diversity.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 1/1/2026