Part-Time Professor - Respiratory Therapy - FHLS

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To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.

Job Details:

Position Title: Professor, Respiratory Therapy

Status: Part-time Professor

Number of Vacancies: 3-4 positions

Term: Winter 2027 semester (anticipated January-April 2027)
Hours: 1-6 hours per week; teaching schedules may include daytime and evening hours
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
Campus/Location: North Campus
Salary: Academic starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.

About Faculty of Health & Life Sciences at Humber:

The Faculty of Health & Life Sciences is committed to sharing our knowledge and experience with students to help them become skilled, adaptable, compassionate and career ready graduates. Our faculty experts reinforce excellence and commitment to social justice and transformation as students train to work across a range of careers in the healthcare and wellness fields. Teaching and learning is student-centered with emphasis on technological innovation, diversity and integrated community and clinical industry collaborations. State-of-the-art facilities enhance learning, giving students a solid foundation for placement experience.

About Professor, Respiratory Therapy Position:

We anticipate hiring three to four Non-Full-Time Professors to support the Respiratory Therapy program during Winter 2027. Successful candidates will teach assigned courses and/or laboratory and simulation sections, assess learner performance, and support the integration of respiratory science, clinical reasoning, professional judgment and practical skills. Assignments will depend on curriculum needs, qualifications and scheduling.

What will you do:

• Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, practical laboratories and simulation-based instruction in assigned respiratory therapy courses.

• Teach and evaluate clinical assessment, cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, respiratory and cardiovascular pharmacology, and related foundational respiratory therapy concepts, as assigned.

• Develop or adapt teaching materials, learning activities and assessments aligned with approved course learning outcomes and program competencies.

• Assess learner knowledge, clinical reasoning, professional behaviours and psychomotor performance using clear rubrics, formative feedback and practical competency evaluations.

• Model safe, ethical, culturally responsive, trauma-informed and person-centred care, consistent with CRTO professional expectations.

• Support learner success and accessibility, maintain accurate academic records, and follow Humber academic policies and applicable confidentiality requirements.

• Collaborate with the program team to ensure consistency across course sections, simulation activities and assessments; contribute to course refinement as required.

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education

• Graduation from a three-year Advanced Diploma program in Respiratory Therapy.

• Current General Class registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO), in good standing and without restrictions incompatible with assigned teaching duties.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of recent clinical practice experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with demonstrated knowledge of contemporary standards, patient safety and evidence-informed respiratory care.

• Ability to instruct and assess learners in classroom, laboratory and/or simulated clinical environments.

• Strong communication, organization, collaboration and digital literacy skills, including ability to use learning-management and assessment technologies.

Preferred Qualifications and Assets

• Master’s degree in Education, Science, Health Sciences or a closely related discipline.

• Recent experience in acute care, critical care, emergency care, cardiopulmonary assessment, pharmacology, diagnostics or other respiratory therapy practice relevant to the teaching assignment.

• Post-secondary teaching, clinical instruction, preceptorship, staff education or facilitation experience.

• Experience designing or facilitating simulation, practical skill assessment, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), or competency-based evaluations.

• Experience with curriculum development, universal design for learning, accessible instruction, interprofessional education or quality improvement.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment ([email protected]).