Sessional Lecturer – KINE 4150U – Massage Therapy Foundations

Sessional Lecturer – KINE 4150U – Massage Therapy FoundationsTracking Code: req1814Faculty of Health SciencesNumber of Sections: 1Appointment Type: Limited TermSalary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective AgreementPosting Date: November 25, 2025Closing Date: December 9, :00 pm EST)Course Name and Number: KINE 4150U - Massage Therapy FoundationsLocation of classes: North Campus (Oshawa, Ontario) In Person with an asynchronous componentCourse Start Date: January 12, 2026Course End Date: May 1, 2026Reporting to the dean, Carol D. Rodgers, the Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to graduate and/or undergraduate students in the faculty of Health Sciences.The current schedule is:Labs: Wednesdays 5pm – 8pmLecture – Online Asynchronous This position is primarily focused on laboratory-based instruction as lecture modules have been developed.To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above: Responsibilities/Accountabilities:The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.Qualifications:The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate/graduate level.Required Skills:A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategiesEvidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environmentExcellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and studentsCandidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate/graduate students in a programDemonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, CanvasDemonstrated ability to deliver classes remotely, using online modalities such as Kaltura Media and Google MeetsProven experience managing large classes and diverse populationsExperience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicableExcellent organizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments and exams and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely mannerEducation:Minimum of a Master's degree, Health Sciences, or related disciplinePhD preparation preferredExperience:In addition to the aboveCandidates must hold current registration with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, and be in good standingCandidates must have a minimum of three years of recent and relevant clinical experience Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated and documented teaching excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate post-secondary environment.Evidence of the candidate's teaching philosophy, courses taught and developed, and teaching effectiveness in the form of a teaching dossier may be requested.Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until December 9, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's Accessibility Policy.The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.Job Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada