Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science

Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science

Position Title Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science

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BCIT’s School of Health Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science Program requires a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Assistant Instructor to support the delivery of the Hematology curriculum.

• 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.

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institute preferred OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current registration with CSMLS.

• A minimum of 5 years of recent, full-time, or equivalent experience in Hematology.
• Possess advanced Hematology theoretical concepts and technical skills.
• Demonstrable teaching, training, or mentoring skills for students, colleagues, or other clients.
• Knowledge and experience with all MS Office Productivity Tools and various meeting platforms.
• 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.

• 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
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• 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…