Associate Professor, Radiation Therapy

Position: Contract Associate Professor

Department: Radiation Therapy

Status: Temporary Full-Time (11 months)

Site: The Michener Institute

Salary: $46.10 - 48.90 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week

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.

If you want to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences to enhance the health of individuals and communities in Ontario and beyond, we encourage you to apply for the Associate Professor, Radiation Therapy position with The Michener Institute.

Position Summary:

• Prepares, teaches assigned courses and laboratory/practical/simulation sessions as per Michener Course Management Policy
• Evaluating student progress and achievement, while providing student advisement and remedial assistance
• Must be willing to teach in all subject areas within the program
• Must be 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
• Plays a role in all aspects of course/program assessment, evaluation and improvement
• Fosters knowledge building and transfer including practical skills, methods and techniques
• Liaising with other faculty and staff at the Michener Institute and personnel at affiliated clinical sites
• Supervises, provides guidance and advisement, where required, for student projects
• Sets, marks, and assesses work and examinations and provides timely and constructive feedback to students
• Determines and submit final course grades
• Maintains identified office hours for student support in the areas of advisement, learning plan development and documentation of student progress
• Willingness to complete internal training programs as required
• Participates in scholarship and research activity
• Team player who works with colleagues, the Academic Chair and other support departments to ensure delivery of the best educational experience

• Advanced Diploma in Radiation Therapy and relevant undergraduate degree (Graduate Degree Preferred)
• Registered in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario
• Demonstrated clinical experience and currency in the field of Radiation Therapy, including a minimum of one (1) year treatment planning and CT-simulation experience.  (3 to 5 years’ total clinical experience an asset)
• Current membership with Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists preferred
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Openness and willingness to consider and implement new modes of pedagogy and innovative methods of teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of the post-secondary experience for students and faculty and staff.
• Training and experience in adult education desired
• Skill in various teaching approaches and innovations including online/hybrid delivery modes
• Understanding and promotion of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. The ideal candidate must be able to foster an open, sensitive and supportive environment where students feel valued and can voice their concerns.
• Experience in the delivery of online learning is an asset
• Proficiency with computer applications including MS Office, presentation and curriculum design software
• Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance documents required upon hire

Internal Closing Date: July 4, 2025

External 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 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.