Professor, Cardiovascular Perfusion

Company Description

Position: Professor, Cardiovascular Perfusion
Status: Contract Full-Time
Site: The Michener Institute
Salary: $ – $ per hour
Hours: Full-Time Hours (35 hours per week)
Delivery: Onsite at the Michener Simulation Lab, with some online teaching
Language of work: English

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to the applied health sciences professions.

We are actively seeking to hire Professors for one of our flagship programs, Cardiovascular Perfusion. The CVP program is the largest and only Masters level program in Canada, training cardiovascular perfusionists to work in health care settings across Ontario. The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to teach in the CVP Program.

If you’re eager to collaborate with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences, we encourage you to apply. These positions provide the successful candidates with an exciting opportunity to deliver a high quality educational experience to future perfusionists. This role will be expected to play a leadership role in all aspects of program design, assessment, evaluation and continuous quality improvement.

Job Description

These positions provide the successful candidates with an exciting opportunity to deliver a high quality educational experience to future perfusionists. This role will be expected to play a leadership role in all aspects of program design, assessment, evaluation and continuous quality improvement. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to deliver the best experience and best education in CVP to students and will be expected to play a strong and leadership role in all aspects of course/program design, assessment, evaluation and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and maintain laboratory learning spaces, equipment, and materials in alignment with learning objectives, professional standards, and academic policies
• Provide on‑site instructional support to students, answering questions and reinforcing program requirements, competencies, and procedures
• Deliver full‑day laboratory instruction for perfusion students, including hands‑on training in the operation of heart–lung machines, ancillary equipment, and relevant pharmaceutical systems
• Facilitate case‑based simulation exercises that replicate clinical scenarios related to open‑heart surgery and transplant procedures
• Dismantle and reset lab environments following sessions and prepare labs for upcoming daily, weekly, and evaluative learning activities
• Document and track student feedback, progress, and competency achievement; contribute to follow‑up learning plans as required
• Develop and coordinate student lab schedules and learning activities in collaboration with program staff and external faculty
• Order, inventory, and quality‑check laboratory supplies and equipment to ensure safety, functionality, and readiness
• Respond to student inquiries and support program operations through effective communication and coordination with program staff and external faculty

Qualifications

• Perfusionist with a minimum of three years’ of demonstrated clinical experience is preferred
• Certified by the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion (CSCP) or American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• Masters level education in a discipline-relevant field is required
• Certification by and/or membership in relevant professional association(s)
• Previous teaching experience is considered an asset
• Demonstrated clinical experience and currency

Additional Information

Why join Michener?

Working at The Michener Institute means that you are building a career alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and educators in Canada. Michener is integrated with UHN, Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital, and offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at Michener.

• Annual and anniversary increases per the collective agreement
• Extended Health Care (including paramedical) coverage
• Dental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Professional Development funding for courses, conferences, seminars, and textbooks
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gym, etc.)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at or contact

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at .

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.