Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chair of the School of Biological Sciences & Applied Chemistry, the professor is responsible for preparing for and delivering courses within the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Technology (FASET) ensuring an effective and compelling learning environment for students.  

Applicants are encouraged to review with program learning outcomes to confirm that their combination of education, training and experience aligns with the program needs.

Program Area/Level:

Responsible for teaching in Seneca’s Graduate Certificate Clinical Research (CRQC) program, specifically, the following courses within the School of Biological Sciences & Applied Chemistry:

• Clinical Trial Regulations
• Introduction to Drug Development/Clinical Trials
• Clinical Study Administration
• Clinical Trial Design and Pharmacology
• GCP - Good Clinical Practice and Ethics
• Introduction to Clinical Quality Assurance

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Manager, Academic Programs or designate, the Professor is responsible for:

Teaching:

• Ensuring student awareness of course objectives, approach, and evaluation techniques.
• Carrying out regularly scheduled instruction, which may include tutoring and academic counseling of students.
• Providing a learning environment that effectively uses available resources, work experience, and field trips.
• Evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student's work within assigned courses.

Qualifications:

Education

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, life sciences, or closely related discipline. Master’s or postgraduate certificate preferred. 

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience at the post-secondary level or leading or facilitating industry training.
• Minimum three (3) years of industry experience. 
• Strong knowledge of risk-based approaches and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• In-depth understanding of quality management principles, including Quality by Design (QbD).
• Comprehensive understanding of ICH E6(R2) and Part C Division 5 Guidelines.
• Expertise in handling fraud and misconduct, change management, and creating corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Familiarity with regulatory inspections in clinical research, including managing and conducting audits effectively.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in: 
  • Training or teaching fundamentals of your area(s) of expertise.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills. 
• Ability to interact effectively with the Polytechnics’ diverse staff and student population is required, as is an understanding of and commitment to equity in education.
• Commitment to a team approach for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated research skills.

Note: A teaching demonstration may be required during the recruitment process.