Sessional Lecturer -MLSC 3141 Molecular Techniques & Complementary Technologies – Primary Instructor
Tracking Code: req1804
Faculty of Health Sciences
Number of Sections: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term
Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Posting Date: November 25, 2025
Closing Date: December 9, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)
Course Name and Number: MLSC 3141 - Techniques & Complementary Technologies – Primary Instructor
Location of classes: North Campus (Oshawa, Ontario) -LAB, In person
Course Start Date: January 12, 2026
Course End Date: May 01, 2026
Reporting to the Dean, Carol D. Rodgers, and working closely with the course professor, the Sessional Lecturer provides subject matter expertise relating to educational laboratory activities related to molecular biology and provide instruction to graduate and/or undergraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The current schedule: Wednesday's 0900 – 1300 in person (North Campus) LAB
To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above: https://calendar.ontariotechu.ca.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate/graduate level.
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
Candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate/graduate students in a <> program
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas
Demonstrated ability to deliver classes remotely, using online modalities such as Kaltura Media and Google Meets
Proven experience managing large classes and diverse populations
Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable
Excellent organizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments and exams and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner
Education:
A Master’s degree in molecular biology, molecular diagnostics, or a related field. Equivalencies will be considered.
A PhD or equivalent would be considered an asset.
Registration or eligibility for registration with the CMLTO as a general medical laboratory technologist (MLT) would be an asset.
Experience:
3-5 Years of recent relevant experience in molecular diagnostic techniques, instrumentation, and their application within a clinical or research environment (e.g., qPCR, sequencing, fluorimetry, cytometry, FISH).
Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated experience in a healthcare-based setting involving the preparation and manipulation of clinical specimens for analysis (e.g., diagnostic testing)
Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence experiences in an undergraduate and/or graduate post-secondary environment
Evidence of the candidate's teaching philosophy, courses taught and developed, and teaching effectiveness in the form of a teaching dossier may be requested.
Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until December 9, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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, ON, Canada
