Assistant Teaching Professor - Medical Laboratory Sciences

Assistant Teaching Professor - Medical Laboratory Sciences

Tracking Code: req2283

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Health Sciences

Appointment Type: Teaching Faculty

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Grade: Hiring Range, Assistant Teaching Professor - Medical Laboratory Sciences - $98,000-$113,000. Final base salary will reflect the individual candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

Posting Date: October 28, 2026

Application Review Date: December 21, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is proud to encourage an interactive, information-sharing culture for our individual staff, and teams which enhance organizational effectiveness. Ontario Tech’s innovative programs, and technology-enriched learning environment create an atmosphere of academic excellence. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research.

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in the area of Medical Laboratory Sciences to commence on July 1, 2027 in our program. This position reports to the Dean of Health Sciences. Position is subject to budgetary approval.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to have proficiency in instructing undergraduates in both the laboratory and lecture components, primarily in the core laboratory disciplines required for MLT certification (e.g., clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology, transfusion science). Recent relevant experience in teaching MLS students, curriculum development, quality management practices, or  policy development would be considered an asset. Applicants will be expected to have clinical laboratory experience. Ontario Tech is a technology-enhanced learning environment and the candidate shall be expected to have skills in the integration of technology into teaching and to model those skills in their own teaching in the University’s web-centric and mobile learning environment. Experience with core lab and simulation will be an asset.

Applicants must be certified through the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) or CAMLPR as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and have a proven record of professional work experience in the medical laboratory field (equivalent certification may be considered). Applicants must be registered (or eligible for registration) with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO). A graduate degree in a related field (e.g., life science, education, health science) is required. 

Required Education:

• Master's degree in a related field.
  
• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program (undergraduate degree, diploma, or advanced diploma level).
  
• Certification through the CSMLS (or equivalent) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
  
• Registration (or demonstrated eligibility to register) with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) as a practicing medical laboratory technologist. 
  
• Registration must include all specialties (i.e., Biochemistry, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology and Transfusion Science). 
  
• The successful applicant will be required to be registered with the CMLTO upon assuming the position.
  

Required Experience:

• A proven record of professional work experience in the medical laboratory field.
  
• A minimum of 5 years of recent relevant work experience within a clinical laboratory environment.
  
• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
  

Ontario Tech is a technology-enhanced learning environment and the candidate shall be expected to have skills in the integration of technology into teaching and to model those skills in their own teaching in the University’s web-centric and mobile learning environment. In addition, a proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies is required as is evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment. Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students are essential.

Duties will include preparing and delivering lecture and tutorials, preparing and marking assignments, tests and examinations, responding to student inquiries, maintaining regular office hours, and invigilating tests and examinations. The successful candidate will be expected to follow a 70% teaching, 20% service, and 10% other workload each year.

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers several undergraduate honours degrees in the broad domain of health sciences, including specialized programs in kinesiology, medical laboratory sciences and nursing.

Information about the Faculty of Health Sciences can be found at https://healthsciences.ontariotechu.ca/index.php

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the UOIT Faculty Association and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and the UOIT Faculty Association collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and annual salary increases are administered as per the terms outlined in the collective agreement.

Review of applications will begin on December 21, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic format (as a single pdf file) a covering letter; a curriculum vitae including a list of publications; a statement of teaching interests/experience; evidence of high quality teaching; and the names of three referees through the Ontario Tech website.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 7/1/2027