Sheridan is looking for outstanding individuals to join our faculty team in the School of Applied Health’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Osteopathy program. The School of Applied Health seeks multiple part-time professors to teach the Structure and Function 4 and 5 – Visceral 1 and 2:
- Visceral 1: Abdominal and pelvic viscera (liver, spleen, stomach, intestines, bladder, reproductive organs, etc.)
- Visceral 2: Thoracic viscera (heart, lungs, great vessels, other structures within the thoracic cavity such as trachea, bronchi, esophagus within thorax).
In these courses, learners identify and discuss the detailed anatomy and structure of these two viscera, as well as the associated anatomical restrictions as they relate to osteopathic principles.
Sheridan professors are responsible for developing an effective learning environment for students while respecting their diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering course curriculum in the classroom and/or online according to evidence and theory-based teaching and learning principles and in accordance with Sheridan Policies and Procedures;
- Engaging students in meaningful and student-centered academic experiences, while evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students’ work within assigned courses;
- Tutoring and academic counselling of students, while evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students’ work within assigned courses;
- Attending periodic faculty meetings
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
About You
You have a passion for sharing your knowledge with others and contributing to the advancement of your field.
You respect equity and diversity and value participating in and creating safe and inclusive environments at work and in the community.
You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
You are an agile individual with an ability to respond and adapt to change while using your problem-solving skills to most appropriately and effectively support each student’s unique needs.
The successful candidate must also meet the following qualifications:
- Graduated from a national or international Osteopathy Institution/College of Osteopathy;
- Preference will be given to individuals who hold a PhD in a related field or an MSc in the field of Osteopathy or a related field;
- Hold Osteopathic Manual Practitioner/Therapist or Osteopath designation;
- Member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners or Ontario Osteopathic Association;
- Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary or clinical level (lecture, lab, or clinical supervision) considered an asset;
- Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and integration of competency-based education is an asset;
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and maintaining current knowledge of the field;
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
- Proficiency with educational technologies and simulation-based learning;
- Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level or equivalent experience as a trainer in industry;
- Formal studies in adult or higher education are an asset;
- Proficiency in computer software packages such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
- Ability to convey the conceptual and applied aspects of knowledge to a broad range of students;
- Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment.
Who We Are
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
- For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan?
Other Details
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies (FAHCS)
Campus Location: Davis (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Resident Position | Fully On-Site
Reference #: J0825-0685
Employee Group: Non-Full-Time Faculty
Salary Range: Based on relevant educational qualifications and experience
Start Date: September 2025
Application Deadline: August 26, 2025
Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.
Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.
You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.
