Medical Laboratory Technology- Ft Faculty

All applicants must complete an online application, upload resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter. Official Transcripts are required within 60 days of employment.

Under general supervision, prepares lesson plans and teaches classroom instruction for credit courses in the Division of Allied Health. Instruction will include both lecture and laboratory activities and may involve Internet courses.  The instructor will be responsible with assisting the maintenance of program accreditation and may direct activities of part time instructors. 

Duties include advising and mentoring students; textbook selection; updating curriculum; and developing instructional materials.  The instructor must possess the ability to teach all phases of the Medical Lab Technology and Phlebotomy curricula.  The successful candidate may also be required to teach other Health related courses, and will report to the Division of Allied Health.

To meet the needs of our students, the instructor may be required to teach courses during the day, evening, and weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from a national or regionally accredited college or university.  Must have current and valid ASCP-BOC U.S. generalist certification and CPR certification (or certified within first ninety days of employment). These credentials are required and must be maintained during employment.  The candidate must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the Medical Laboratory profession including the relationship to other professions in the medical field. Three or more years, within the last seven of full-time, in-field work experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or closely related healthcare position.  Experience must include the competencies, skills and knowledge levels the instructor will be expected to teach.  Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communications and people skills.

NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher from a national or regionally accredited college or university.  BLS Instructor certified (or certified within first ninety days of employment). Experience in teaching/advising/mentoring college-level students with broad, diverse backgrounds is desired. Knowledge of Blackboard is desirable. Must have teaching experience in postsecondary and/or technical college education.

All credentials must be provided for copying at the time of interview.

Competencies 

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

                                                    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical materials, and/or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and instructional materials; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, managers, and the general public; ability to perform basic numeric calculations; ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of both concrete and abstract ideas. 

Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License; maintain automobile insurance coverage; and have access to an automobile due to possible travel to other campuses.      

 Physical Demand: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate instructional equipment and computers.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance, close, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

                                                  Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this position, the employee will travel by automobile and be exposed to changing weather conditions.  The employee will be required to drive to various instructional internship facilities. The employee will work in a variety of medical environments based on clinical assignments.  This position performs tasks which may involve occasional exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.