Associate Professor, Chiropody

Company Description

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs.

For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities.

We’re uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally.

Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers.

At Michener, we make healthcare happen.

Job Description

Position : Associate Professor

Status : Permanent Full-Time

Department : Chiropody

Site : The Michener Institute

Salary : $83, - $89, annually (salary placement will be in accordance with CBA language)

Hours : 35 hours weekly

Union : OPSEU Local 572

• Prepares, teaches, and oversees courses, laboratory and clinical sessions as per Michener course management policy
• Willing to teach in all subject areas within the program
• Committed to continuous quality improvement and professional development
• Demonstrates flexibility in improving methods to engage and support students
• Challenges thought processes, fosters collaboration and develops the ability of students to engage in critical and rational thinking
• Fosters knowledge building and transfer including practical skills, methods, and techniques
• Providing academic leadership, fostering an effective learning environment, and upholding all professional & provincial standards
• Utilizing innovative teaching techniques to facilitate the learning process (theory and practice) primarily in Chiropody although other subjects may be required based on departmental need
• Evaluating student progress and achievement, while providing student advisement and assistance
• Liaising with other faculty and staff at the Michener Institute and personnel at affiliated clinical sites
• Willingness to complete internal training programs as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a Chiropody / Podiatry specific diploma / degree
• Master’s level education preferred
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (COCOO)
• Current CPR and basic first aid
• 3-5 years of clinical experience in Chiropody or Podiatry
• Openness and willingness to consider and implement new modes of pedagogy and innovative methods of teaching and learning, including online delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in the delivery of online learning is an asset
• Capable of teaching introductory and advanced classes, labs, and clinic in chiropody
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office
• Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance documents required upon hire

Additional Information

Closing Date for internal posting : May 17, 2024

Closing Date for external posting : May 28, 2024

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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.