Job Description

Position: Associate Professor, Genetics Technology
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Department: Genetics Technology
Site: The Michener Institute
Salary: $48.67 - $51.63 per hour
Hours: 35 hours weekly
Vacancies: 1 (MAT Leave)

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We’re uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen.

If you want to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences to enhance the health of individuals and communities in Ontario and beyond, we encourage you to apply for the Associate Professor, Genetics Technology position with The Michener Institute.

Responsibilities:

• Providing academic leadership, fostering an effective learning environment and upholding all professional, provincial and national standards
• Utilizing innovative teaching techniques to facilitate the learning process (theory and practice) in molecular genetics and some cytogenetics although other subjects may be required based on departmental need
• Evaluating student progress and achievement, while providing student advisement and remedial assistance
• Liaising with other faculty and staff at the Michener Institute and personnel at affiliated clinical sites
• Participating in internal committees

Qualifications

• MLT with a minimum of six years' experience with in-depth expertise in molecular genetics and cytogenetics
• Capable of teaching introductory and advanced classes and labs (in cytogenetics and some molecular genetics although other disciplines may be required based upon departmental need)
• Degree required in related field
• Experience working/teaching in field within last 12 months preferred
• Certification by, and membership in, relevant professional association(s)
• Licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
• Training and experience in adult education desired
• Skill in various teaching approaches and innovations including online/hybrid delivery modes
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with MS Office, presentation and curriculum design software
• Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance documents required upon hire

Additional Information

Why join Michener?

Working at The Michener Institute means that you are building a career alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and educators in Canada. Michener is integrated with UHN, Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital, and offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at Michener.

• Extended Health Care (including paramedical) coverage
• Dental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Professional Development funding for courses, conferences, seminars, and textbooks
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gym, etc.)

Closing Date for internal posting: March 16, 2026

Closing Date for external posting: Until Filled

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.