Job Description

Job Posting: # 903850
Position: Contract Assistant Professor, Chiropody (3 Positions)
Department: Chiropody Academic Program
Status: Temporary Part-Time
Site: The Michener Institute
Salary: $37.21 - $39.47 per hour
Hours: 21 hours per week (approximately 2 days a week, consistent days of the week preferred)
Length of Contract: 1 Year

The Michener Institute is Canada's only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to the applied health sciences professions. In January 2016 the Michener Institute integrated with University Health Network and has become the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. 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 prepares learners to become competent and highly skilled allied health professionals.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Chair, the Chiropodist is responsible for providing clinical teaching of students while overseeing patient care.

The clinician must meet relevant professional standards at local, provincial and national levels.

Major Elements of the Position:

• Providing quality podiatric assessment, treatment and care to individuals referred or self-referred to the clinical site
• Facilitate a positive learning environment for both the clients and students at the clinic
• Provide feedback on student progress and achievement, while providing student advisement and remedial assistance

Position Qualifications:

• A relevant professional diploma
• Previous teaching experience with knowledge in evaluative techniques (preferred)
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Chiropodist of Ontario (COCOO) required
• Membership with OSC and CFPM preferred
• Current CPR and basic first aid
• Current Vulnerability Sector Check
• All immunizations up to date
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team

Vaccines (COVID-19) 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.

Closing Date: Until Filled

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

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.