Associate Professor,Radiation Therapy Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Education / Teaching

Company Description

Position:
Contract Associate Professor
Department: Radiation Therapy
Status: Temporary Full-Time (11 months)
Site: The Michener Institute
Salary: $ - $ per hour (To commensurate with experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Vacancies: 1 (Replacement)

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, Radiation Therapy position with The Michener Institute.

Job Description

Prepares, teaches assigned courses and laboratory/practical/simulation sessions as per Michener Course Management Policy

Evaluating student progress and achievement, while providing student advisement and remedial assistance

Must be willing to teach in all subject areas within the program

Must be committed to continuous quality improvement and professional development

Demonstrates flexibility in improving methods to engage and support students

Challenges thought processes, fosters collaboration, and develops the ability of students to engage in critical and rational thinking

Plays a role in all aspects of course/program assessment, evaluation and improvement

Fosters knowledge building and transfer including practical skills, methods and techniques

Liaising with other faculty and staff at the Michener Institute and personnel at affiliated clinical sites

Supervises, provides guidance and advisement, where required, for student projects

Sets, marks, and assesses work and examinations and provides timely and constructive feedback to students

Determines and submit final course grades

Maintains identified office hours for student support in the areas of advisement, learning plan development and documentation of student progress

Willingness to complete internal training programs as required

Participates in scholarship and research activity

Team player who works with colleagues, the Academic Chair and other support departments to ensure delivery of the best educational experience

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Radiation Therapy and relevant undergraduate degree (Graduate Degree Preferred)

Registered in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario

Demonstrated clinical experience and currency in the field of Radiation Therapy, including a minimum of one (1) year treatment planning and CT-simulation experience. (3 to 5 years’ total clinical experience an asset)

Current membership with Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists preferred

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

Openness and willingness to consider and implement new modes of pedagogy and innovative methods of teaching and learning.

Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.

A demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of the post-secondary experience for students and faculty and staff.

Training and experience in adult education desired

Skill in various teaching approaches and innovations including online/hybrid delivery modes

Understanding and promotion of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. The ideal candidate must be able to foster an open, sensitive and supportive environment where students feel valued and can voice their concerns.

Experience in the delivery of online learning is an asset

Proficiency with computer applications including MS Office, presentation and curriculum design software

Satisfactory Canadian…