Instructor, School of Continuing Education Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Job Summary

Continuing Education instructors are experienced practicing professionals in their subject areas. They teach previously developed and/or assist in the development of course materials to meet learning outcomes and they incorporate their expertise real-life examples and effective teaching strategies into the course and materials. CE instructors document their students attendance participation and progress; grade assignments and assessments; and create a student-centred learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation. They are experienced with supporting computer-based synchronous and asynchronous courses using various technologies and learning management systems.

The Continuing Education department invites applicants to apply to join a pool of instructors qualified to teach in the following programs:

Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate program
Medical Laboratory Assistant Introduction to Electrocardiography (Applicant must be available and willing to teach through the summer.)

Please see detailed requirements below.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Registered Cardiology Technology Diploma from a recognized institution.
• Member of Cardiology Technologist Association of British Columbia (CTABC) preferably with advanced registration.
• Member of BC Association of Cardiology Technologists.
• Five years recent experience as a cardiology technologist.
• Proficient in using Microsoft 365 Teams Outlook and Teams.
• Advanced digital technology skills.
• Commitment to supporting Indigenization and decolonization in post-secondary education with a willingness to reflect these values in teaching practice.

Preferred qualifications:

• Instructor training and certification (e.g. Provincial Instructor Diploma Train the Trainer certification recognized teaching credential or other educational programs for teaching adults).
• Experience teaching or mentoring adult learners in a clinical setting preferred.
• Experience with online instruction using Learning Management System (LMS) platforms such as Moodle or Blackboard.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the posting deadline.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.