Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science

Major Responsibilities

Assist the instructor in the development of curriculum and instructional media in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) competency profiles

Prepare supplementary course materials for teaching labs, including specimens and worksheets/instruction manuals

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 the delivery of Simulation workshops and activities

Perform other administrative duties as required, including student selection, program planning and committee work

Qualifications
Education & Credentials

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

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of recent, full‑time, or equivalent experience in Clinical Chemistry

Possess advanced Clinical Chemistry 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

Salary
Salary Range: $68,182 - $93,143 per annum.

Additional Salary Information:
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Benefits

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!

Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions

Professional Development  funds and resources

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

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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