Job description

Location: Beaumont, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: 202600180
Closing Date: Continuous
Home Org: Medical Lab Sciences
FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary

The Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Sciences delivers didactic and laboratory instruction in areas including microbiology, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, and hematology, develops curriculum materials, and evaluates student learning to drive continuous program improvement. The role advises and mentors students, supports accreditation and compliance efforts, collaborates with clinical affiliates, engages in scholarly activity, and provides service to the department, college, university, and community.

Special Note:We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates mustbe authorized towork in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Job Functions

Teaching:

• • Teach didactic and/or laboratory courses within the MLS curriculum
  • Develop course materials, assessments, and instructional strategies
  • Support the coordination of clinical rotations and other experiential learning opportunities.
  • Conduct clinical site visits and collaborate with clinical affiliates.

Scholarship:

• • Engage in an active program of scholarly and/or creative activities.
  • Maintain professional certification and continuing education.
  • Participate in professional organizations

Student Engagement/Professional Service:

• • Support student recruitment, retention, and mentoring and advising efforts.
  • Promote student involvement in professional organizations and service learning.
  • Initiate or support community/ outreach initiatives
  • Support program accreditation efforts
  • Assist with curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to institutional, professional, and community service activities.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field
    Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Health Sciences, or a closely related discipline (preferred).

Desired Qualifications:

• • Knowledge of educational methods, curriculum design, and NAACLS accreditation standards and processes.
  • Evidence of scholarly activity and professional service.
  • Demonstrated interest in program development in laboratory science education.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• • Demonstrated teaching effectiveness using student-centered instructional strategies.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of medical laboratory science and the ability to support student learning in laboratory activities.
  • Awareness of current issues and emerging trends in medical laboratory science.
  • Ability to integrate emerging technology and implement innovative instructional strategies in MLS courses.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and clinical partners.
  • Experience designing course objectives, laboratory activities, and supporting curriculum materials, or demonstrated willingness to learn.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 25 lbs and to perform a variety of physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.
Job Conditions: Office, classroom, lab, and clinical facilities

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

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