Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science

at  British Columbia Institute of Technology BCIT

BCIT’s School of Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Program is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Assistant Instructor to support the delivery the Histotechnology curriculum.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institute preferred OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Current registration with CSMLS

EXPERIENCE

• Possess advanced Histotechnology theoretical concepts and technical skills
• Demonstrable teaching, training, or mentoring skills for students, colleagues, or other clients
• Knowledge and experience with all MS Office Productivity Tools and various meeting platforms

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the instructor in the development of curriculum and instructional media in accordance with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) competency profile for Medical Laboratory Technologists.
• Prepare supplementary course materials for teaching labs, including specimens and worksheets/books
• Reinforce the instructor’s lecture material and its application to problems, procedures, and equipment
• Demonstrate and give practical instruction in a student teaching lab
• Assist in the assessment of student evaluations
• Supervise students throughout class activities
• Support the instructor in the research and procurement of educational teaching technology or equipment
• Coordinate and develop a quality assurance program for laboratory equipment, including maintenance and repair, quality control material, and standard operation procedures.
• Maintain supply inventory for the teaching labs
• Supervise and/or train technical personnel, including service technicians
• Perform other administrative duties as required, including student selection, program planning and committee work.