Open Learning Faculty Member (Lab): MDLB 1525: MLA Workshop in Nunawading Bc, Victoria at Thompson Rivers University

Open to both Internal and external

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

27/5/2026

2/6/2026

OLFM Type

Regular Continuous

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

7%

Anticipated Start Date

1/7/2026

Position End Date (If Applicable)

This practical course allows students to develop and demonstrate the skills learned in MDLB 1221, 1321 and 1521, to further explore the roles and professional responsibilities of a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA), and to gain experience in performing venipuncture, electrocardiograms, and laboratory procedures under the guidance of experienced MLA's.

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU, and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage, support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude in all interaction with students.

Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Lab) include but are not limited to:

• Clarify the role of the medical laboratory assistant.
• Describe the need for professionalism and confidentiality in the hospital / lab setting.
• Collection and Preparation of Urine Specimens, including instructing patients, measuring, labelling, preparation and storage of specimens
• Centrifugation of blood specimens and preparation of aliquots
• Preparation and staining of hematology peripheral blood films
• Accessioning of Microbiology Specimens, Processing: including sorting and numbering specimens, assessing the suitability of specimens, practicing inoculation and streaking, making and staining Gram smears

We anticipate 75 - 85 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers.

The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a recognized Medical Laboratory Technologist diploma. Current professional certification and 3 years’ experience in training of Medical Laboratory Assistants is essential.

The Open Learning Faculty Member must:

• Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course
• Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment
• Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems
• Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools
• Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles

The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on several factors including the number of students in the course, the type of work, the type of course and the number of assessments completed by students in the course. The total pay includes amounts based on hourly rates as well as set dollar amounts for certain types of work. For more information, please refer to the TRU/TRUOLFA Collective Agreement: https://truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement-2022-2025- TRU-TRUOLFA.pdf

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Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post

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Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.