Assistant Professor, Respiratory Therapy

About The Michener Institute

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. With over 65 years of experience, Michener prepares professionals for applied health careers and responds to emerging health system priorities. The Institute is situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto.

Title: Assistant Professor – Respiratory Therapy (Temporary Full‑time; part‑time may be considered)
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Site: The Michener Institute
Salary: $42.28 – $44.85 per hour, commensurate with experience
Hours: 35 hours weekly
Vacancies: 1

Position Summary

• Providing academic leadership, fostering an effective learning environment and upholding all professional, provincial and national standards.
• Willing to teach in all subject areas within the program.
• 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.
• 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.
• Team player who works with colleagues, the Academic Chair and other support departments to ensure delivery of the best educational experience.

• Baccalaureate degree in Science, Health Science or relevant discipline;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 – 5 years of demonstrated broad clinical experience and currency in Respiratory Therapy practice.
• Capable of teaching introductory and advanced classes and labs as required based upon departmental need.
• Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Openness and willingness to consider and implement new pedagogical methods and innovative teaching techniques.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of the post‑secondary experience for students and faculty and staff.
• Understanding and promotion of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion; fosters 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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online learning platforms.
• Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance documents required upon hire.

• 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 ).
• Professional Development funding for courses, conferences, seminars and textbooks.
• Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service.
• A flexible work workplace.
• Additional perks such as multiple corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance, on‑site gym).

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation during the recruitment process.

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.

Internal posting:
April 1, 2026
External posting:
Until Filled