Job description
Chattanooga, TN
We have an opening for a 12-month Instructor – Medical Laboratory Technology Program at our Chattanooga State campus!
This is a 12-month position with faculty rank in the Nursing & Allied Health Division.
Our Purpose – We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values:
* We cultivate an inclusive environment.
* We care about the well-being of each other.
* We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.
We collaborate to build a better future.
Our Mission: We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.
Job Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for teaching in the AAS Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the primary responsibility of this full-time faculty position is to provide quality instruction and supervision of student learning while maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Teaching responsibilities include classroom and laboratory instruction. The faculty responds to students in a timely manner and communicates with the discipline and division via college-provided tools and resources.
- Prepares instructional materials such as lectures, presentations, and lab sessions.
- Uses various learning assessments to evaluate student mastery of course and program outcomes
- Provides feedback on student’s progress, in a timely manner, to facilitate academic success
- Prepares and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades and other information as requested or required by the college
- Coordinates outreach with development and maintenance of relationships with industry-related personnel and employers; participates in professional organizations promoting advancement of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program.
- Disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college
- Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for certification
- Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned; may be assigned duties as an academic advisor; faculty advisor to a student club or organization; assist in student laboratories; and/or mentoring other faculty
- Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the Program’s and College’s mission, core values and goals
Holistic Student Support
- Serve as a respected professional role model for MLT students and graduates.
- Collaborate with faculty, deans, and other administrators to meet the holistic needs of our students towards ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Advise applicants on academic and career goals to help them develop plans for program entry or graduation and job placement.
- Assist in the recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of MLT program applicants and new students.
- Counsel and advise program students regarding career goals, registration, clinical requirements, schedules, retention and remediation concerns, and job placement.
- Prepare students for clinical entry with completion of all onboarding requirements, and thereafter monitor to assure maintenance of all credentials and requirements throughout the program year.
- Participate in college-wide committees and initiatives related to student success and retention.
- Complete and update program documentation for program operations and NAACLS accreditation purposes, as necessary and/or as requested by the Program Director and/or Dean.
Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation
- Assist in the development and implementation of MLT curriculum and course offerings.
- Assist in development and revision of appropriate instructional instruments to assure desired learning outcomes, according to program standards, particularly in regard to medical laboratory.
- Actively assist the program director in the selection and training of clinical instructors/preceptors
- Support coordination with clinical liaisons, as necessary, to assure appropriate student exposure to specific didactic and/or clinical instruction.
- Evaluate student performance within the classroom, laboratory and clinical environments.
- Promote, support and participate in student retention, and other program and student outcome efforts.
- Attend required meetings scheduled at the College, Division, Program, and Curriculum Committee levels to increase overall College and program instructional and outcome efforts.
Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practices
- Report directly to the MLT Program Director, maintaining a positive and active relationship for the benefit of the program culture, students and the College and community.
- Work collaboratively with divisions/departments in the development to promote and support the College, Division and Program efforts.
- Assist in annual program reports, under the direction of the program director.
- Participate in the recruitment, application process and selection of students, to include responsibility of personal advising and program information sessions, and returning emails and phone calls that request further program information.
- Assure representation of the College with external community partners (e.g., business, industry, and other higher educational institutions).
- Complete periodic review and evaluation procedures, according to the program’s master plan, to evaluate program effectiveness, also making any recommendations for revision considerations to program director and/or advisory committee.
- Initiate contact and communication with advisory groups and/or community agencies, under the direction of the program director.
- Support a culture of innovation and input that encourages professional development and stakeholder input and provides opportunities for growth.
- Participate in personal professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices in both medical laboratory technology and skills-based education.
- Actively participate in the program’s advisory, recruitment and selection processes in order to develop and/or implement plans for program continuation and/or expansion, based upon a market analysis and community needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited institution in Medical Technology or in one of the Biological, Chemical or Physical Sciences. Three years of full-time clinical laboratory work experience to include experience in the following areas: Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology, and Urinalysis. National certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or CLS (active standing).
Preferred Qualifications:
Collegiate level teaching experience. Licensed or eligible for licensure in Tennessee.
Projected Salary Range:
Instructor: $53,868 – $65,981
Assistant Professor: $59,903 – $74,879
*Pay will be determined based on experience and education in accordance with the salary guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents. To ensure consideration, all relevant work experience must be included in the application.*
**All applicant submissions must include a cover letter, CV/Resume, and Unofficial Transcript attachments**
