Faculty - Medical Lab Technology
Education
Ivany Campus
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
School of Health & Human Services
Two (2) Continuing Full-time Positions: Commencing approximately August 17, 2026.
Please note that this competition is for two positions with one position specializing in Hematology and the other position specializing in Histology. You will select your preference in position as part of the application process.
Application deadline is 11:59PM, June 16, 2026
Competition No. 2627-043
The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on steps that range from $78,771.88 - $104,267.58. New Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience and may receive up to an additional four steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching post-secondary). The maximum a new Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $97,388.02.
Stepping into an MLT faculty position means joining a team where your clinical expertise becomes a catalyst for shaping the next generation of MLT professionals!
In addition to salary, NSCC offers:
Previous teaching experience or related experience in the delivery of educational program or training adults would be an asset, but not required. If you've coached or trained coworkers, or shared your knowledge in the lab, you already have valuable experience to build on.
Responsibilities
As a member of the School of Health and Human Services faculty team, you will:
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Provide theoretical and practical instruction in Medical Lab Technology (MLT) program.
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Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace) and classroom technology.
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Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops, and labs.
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Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g., in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.
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Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting, and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) diploma from a recognized and accredited educational institution and you are currently licensed (or eligible for licensure) with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Laboratory Science (NSRMLS) and have a membership with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). A university degree would be considered an asset.
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You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent, relatable clinical laboratory experience with subject matter expertise in hematology and/or histology. Experience with other core and/or lab disciplines will be considered an asset.
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You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.
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You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience, including multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will engage students in online and blended learning.
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Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.
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Occupational experience that includes experience in providing performance feedback will be considered an asset.
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You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.
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You are comfortable using multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities. The ability to teach effectively in an online/blended environment which includes building knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of courses delivered whole or in part online, using a course management system to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students will be an important factor in your success. Candidates who do not have previous online/blended teaching experience must be open to and willing to participate in training for this delivery model.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
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You possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences
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You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively
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Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships
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Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC
About Nova Scotia Community College
We value Diversity and Inclusion
The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.
NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.
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Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
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Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
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Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
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Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
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Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
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Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus
Stand-Alone Campus:
Are you interested?
As a condition of employment, Faculty at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status, all probationary, full or part-time Faculty of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Faculty whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.
NSCC offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centered organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
