MCB Teaching Coordinator

Location

Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) at the University of Guelph invites applications for a Teaching Coordinator with expertise in mammalian cell culture, immunology, and laboratory-based biomedical education. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing department that is making significant investments in undergraduate and graduate education in immunology, infection biology, and biomedical sciences. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the department’s newly launched Microbiology and Immunology major and the Master of Applied Molecular and Health Sciences (MAMHS), a new course‑based master’s program focused on biotechnology, therapeutic development, vaccinology, and precision medicine.

• Coordinate laboratory-based undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Lead the operation and maintenance of the department’s tissue culture teaching facility.
• Develop and implement modern laboratory exercises and experiential learning activities.
• Train and supervise graduate teaching assistants.
• Support faculty members in course and laboratory delivery.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and educational excellence across the department.
• Undergraduate and graduate laboratory course coordination.
• Mammalian cell culture and sterile tissue culture techniques.
• Immunology and host‑pathogen teaching laboratories.
• Laboratory safety and biosafety oversight.
• GTA training and supervision.
• Course material and Course Link development.
• Curriculum innovation and experiential learning.
• Development of new teaching modules aligned with advances in biomedical science.

• An MSc in Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 18 months of relevant experience.

• A PhD in a relevant biomedical field.
• Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture and sterile technique.
• Experience with immunological and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience teaching or mentoring students in laboratory settings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Stem cell culture.
• Flow cytometry.
• Fluorescence or confocal microscopy.
• Host‑pathogen interaction models.
• Biomanufacturing.
• Therapeutic cell engineering.
• Course Link or other learning management systems.
• Undergraduate curriculum development.

• Help establish and operate a new tissue culture teaching laboratory.
• Contribute to innovative undergraduate and graduate curricula.
• Work closely with a collaborative group of faculty across immunology, microbiology, cell biology, and biotechnology.
• Play a central role in preparing the next generation of scientists and biomedical professionals.

Employee Type:
Regular

Position Number:

Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary:
Band 8

The University of Guelph is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from equity‑deserving communities. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.