Sessional Instructor - Department of Health and Human Services, Faculty of Health & Community Studies

Job summary

Teach in-person first- and second-year courses in the Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant program during Winter 2027, with possible teaching in other terms. Support student learning through applied health instruction informed by clinical practice, theory, policy, and curriculum knowledge.

Job details

Competition Number: 26.10.243 Category: Sessional Salary: Commensurate with qualifications Closing Date: A review of applications will begin October 16, 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. The Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant program is a highly successful two-year diploma program at MacEwan University that prepares graduates to work collaboratively with other professionals in the physical and occupational therapy fields. Applications are invited for sessional instructor position(s) in the Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant program at MacEwan University to teach in-person 1st and 2nd year courses in Winter 2027, with potential consideration in other terms. Candidates with a combination of master’s level post-secondary education in Occupational Therapy, proficiency in clinical practice, and knowledge of theory, policy, and curriculum will be considered. Both proficiency working with Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistants and post-secondary teaching experience are assets. Successful candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, a student-centered approach to learning, and a strong understanding of human anatomy from an applied health perspective. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations). Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to: Natalia Rohatyn-Martin, Department Chair, Department of Health and Human Services at RohatynMartinN@macewan.ca. How To Apply To apply, go to https://www.macewan.ca/careers and select the job posting. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca. If you are experiencing technical difficulties when submitting your application, please try submitting through a different browser (i.e., Safari, Firefox, Chrome, etc.). If the issue persists, please send a screenshot of the error message to careers@macewan.ca so we can assist and ensure your application is received. This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

What you’ll do

Teach in-person first- and second-year courses in the Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant program during Winter 2027, with possible teaching in other terms. Support student learning through applied health instruction informed by clinical practice, theory, policy, and curriculum knowledge.

Requirements

Candidates should have master's-level post-secondary education in Occupational Therapy, clinical practice proficiency, and knowledge of theory, policy, and curriculum. Experience working with Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistants and post-secondary teaching experience are assets; enthusiasm for teaching, a student-centered approach, and strong applied knowledge of human anatomy are expected.

Listed skills

• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Teaching
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Clinical Practice
• Human Anatomy
• Curriculum Knowledge
• Student-Centered Learning
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Knowledge of Policy

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare

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