Academic Associate - Medical Laboratory Sciences

Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate - Medical Laboratory Sciences

Tracking Code: req2054

Faculty of Health Sciences

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate

Salary Grade: Hiring Range, Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate - Medical Laboratory Sciences - (). Final base salary will reflect individual candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Course Name and Number: -

Posting Date: May 28, 2026

Closing Date: June 17, 2026 (7:00 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 a limited term Academic Associate position in the area of Medical Laboratory Sciences. This position reports to the Dean of Health Sciences, and is subject to budgetary approval, and would start on July 1, 2026, or as soon as it is filled.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

The successful candidate will be expected to have proficiency in instructing undergraduates in both the laboratory and lecture components of one or more of the following disciplines required for MLT certification: clinical microbiology, clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology, transfusion science and histopathology. Applicants will be expected to have clinical laboratory experience. Experience with core lab and simulation will be an asset.

Applicants should be certified through the CSMLS (or CAMLPR) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, and have a proven record of professional work experience in the medical laboratory field. A Master’s degree in a related field will be considered an important asset. The applicant must also be registered (or eligible for registration) with the associated provincial regulatory body (e.g., CMLTO). The successful applicant will also be required to maintain membership with the CSMLS.

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. Primary duties include preparing, delivering and grading all course material, assignments, quizzes and exams for as assigned. The Academic Associate will be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course. Duties may include the supervision of teaching assistant(s).

The successful candidate will be appointed as an Academic Associate for one year. The successful candidate will be expected to follow a 70% Teaching, 20% Service and 10% Other workload each year.

Required Skills

• A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
• 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

Required Education

• Certified through the CSMLS (or CAMLPR) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Master's degree in a related field will be considered an important asset
• 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

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 AssociationUOIT 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 June 17, 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, 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: 6/29/2026

Expected End Date: 6/1/2027