Job Opportunities
March 3, 2010
Posting #10-05FTR
Curriculum/Faculty Development Specialist
FULL TIME (35 hours per week)
Since its inception 50 years ago, The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences (Michener) has responded to the human health resource needs in Canada by providing innovative health care education in a variety of health science programs, including Respiratory Therapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Ultrasound, Chiropody, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Radiological Technology. Michener offers programs and services to approximately 1,000 full time and 5,000 part-time continuing education students.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Centre for Learning and Innovation, the Curriculum/Faculty Developer will be responsible for providing faculty support for curriculum development, evaluation and innovation; provision of consulting services on the use of pedagogy and technology to support the scholarship of teaching and learning; design of workshops, seminars and other forms of professional development to promote effective teaching and learning in the applied health sciences.RESPONSIBILITES
- Support Faculty in the design of courses across a variety of health science programs.
- Organize and facilitate Faculty orientation and professional development activities.
- Provide forums for Faculty dialogue on current, relevant topics to support student learning, such as diversity in learning, academic standards, etc.
- Engage in evidence based curriculum design.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 5 years experience designing and evaluating curricula in the applied health sciences.
- Minimum 5 years experience providing professional development and continuing education.
- Teaching experience.
- Knowledge of performance and competency based curriculum design.
- Experienced with online learning and simulation.
- Demonstrates innovative uses of educational technology.
- Relevant post secondary degree – Masters in Education or equivalent.
- Commitment to learner-centered education.
- Experience using quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of learning and development processes.
- Must be able to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people, develop relationships and manage expectations.
- Advanced organizational skills and ability.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter
identifying Posting #10-05FTR by March 31, 2010 to:
Human Resources, The Michener Institute
222 St. Patrick Street
Toronto, ON, M5T 1V4
E-mail: hr@michener.ca
(Michener is an equal opportunity employer)
The Michener Institute is Canada’s only postsecondary institution devoted exclusively to the applied health sciences professions. Offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs, The Michener Institute is committed to providing its students with Best Experience, Best Education. Through an innovative healthcare curriculum and an engaging learning environment, The Michener Institute is preparing learners to become competent and highly skilled allied health professionals.
For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.
March 3, 2010
Posting #10-06FTR
Assistant Professor – Radiation Therapy
FULL TIME
POSITION SUMMARY
- classroom or laboratory instruction in assigned courses, according to established objectives and outcomes
- providing academic leadership, fostering an effective learning environment and upholding all professional, provincial and national standards
- utilizing innovative teaching techniques to facilitate the learning process
- evaluating student progress and achievement, while providing student advisement and remedial assistance
- participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum for the inclusion of existing and new programs
- liaising with clinical placement sites, staff and students
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- a relevant post secondary degree preferred
- an understanding and commitment to learning centred education
- a minimum of three years experience in the field of Radiation Therapy (preferred)
- previous teaching/student supervision experience with knowledge in evaluative techniques
- skill in various teaching approaches and innovations
- current certification with the CAMRT and registration with the CMRTO
- strong organizational and leadership skills
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- an ability to work independently and as part of a team
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter
identifying Posting #10-06FTR by March 11, 2010 to:
Human Resources, The Michener Institute
222 St. Patrick Street
Toronto, ON, M5T 1V4
E-mail: hr@michener.ca
(Michener is an equal opportunity employer)
The Michener Institute is Canada’s only postsecondary institution devoted exclusively to the applied health sciences professions. Offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs, The Michener Institute is committed to providing its students with Best Experience, Best Education. Through an innovative healthcare curriculum and an engaging learning environment, The Michener Institute is preparing learners to become competent and highly skilled allied health professionals.
For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.
February 24, 2010
Posting #10-04FT
Assistant Professor, Nuclear Medicine
FULL TIME
POSITION SUMMARY
- classroom or laboratory instruction in assigned courses, according to established objectives and outcomes
- providing academic leadership, fostering an effective learning environment and upholding all professional, provincial and national standards
- utilizing innovative teaching techniques to facilitate the learning process
- evaluating student progress and achievement, while providing student advisement and remedial assistance
- participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum for the inclusion of existing and new programs
- liaising with clinical placement sites, staff and students
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- a relevant post secondary degree preferred
- an understanding and commitment to learning centred education
- a minimum of three years experience in the field of Nuclear Medicine (preferred)
- previous teaching/student supervision experience with knowledge in evaluative techniques
- skill in various teaching approaches and innovations
- current certification with the CAMRT and registration with the CMRTO
- strong organizational and leadership skills
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- an ability to work independently and as part of a team
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter
identifying Posting #10-03FT by March 4, 2010 to:
Human Resources, The Michener Institute
222 St. Patrick Street
Toronto, ON, M5T 1V4
E-mail: hr@michener.ca
(Michener is an equal opportunity employer)
The Michener Institute is Canada’s only postsecondary institution devoted exclusively to the applied health sciences professions. Offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs, The Michener Institute is committed to providing its students with Best Experience, Best Education. Through an innovative healthcare curriculum and an engaging learning environment, The Michener Institute is preparing learners to become competent and highly skilled allied health professionals.
For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.
