Adjunct Assistant Professor

The University of Texas Health Science Center; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Health Science Center invites applications for a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty to assist with teaching Advanced Research Concepts in the MLS program and the Microbiology Laboratory in BSMS.

Responsibilities include developing course content, delivering lectures and lab instruction, and coordinating with the Program Director to align objectives with departmental goals. This is a 12‑month, on-site adjunct position beginning August 2026.

Qualifications

• Certification as an MLS: Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP).
• Master’s degree in an MLS-appropriate discipline.
• At least five years of professional experience in Medical Lab Sciences.
• Part-time adjunct appointment of 12 months starting August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departmental leadership to design and develop course content for the Advanced Research Concepts course.
• Create and deliver classroom and online instructional materials including lectures, resources, assignments, case studies, and assessments.
• Develop core curriculum outlines and coordinate with the Program Director to define instructional components.
• Establish course and program learning objectives aligning with UT Health San Antonio goals.
• Contribute to examination materials and other assessment tools.
• Prepare and deliver microbiology laboratory instruction with hands-on exercises.
• Deliver high-quality instruction and provide timely feedback to students.

Skills

MLS Certification

Teaching Experience

Interpersonal Communication

Course Design

Education

Master’s degree in MLS-appropriate discipline

Job description

The Department of Health Sciences in the School of Health Professions invites applications for the position of Part-Time Adjunct Faculty to assist with the teaching of the Advanced Research Concepts class in the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program and the Microbiology Laboratory in the Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences (BSMS) Program. This position will begin in August 2026 and will be responsible for teaching courses in the Fall 2026 semester.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with departmental leadership to design and develop course content for the Advanced Research Concepts course taught to Master’s students in the MLS Program and the Microbiology Laboratory taught to Bachelor students in the BSMS program.
• Create and deliver classroom and online instructional materials, including lectures, study resources, assignments, case studies, and assessments related to research concepts, research design, scientific methodology, literature review, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research findings, research ethics, and evidence-based practice.
• Develop core curriculum outlines and coordinate with the Program Director to define key instructional components.
• Establish course and program learning objectives that align with the mission and educational goals of the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program, the School of Health Professions, and UT Health San Antonio.
• Contribute to the development of comprehensive examination materials and other assessment tools that evaluate student competency in research concepts.
• Prepare and deliver microbiology laboratory instruction, including hands-on exercises in aseptic technique, microscopy, microbial culture and identification, staining techniques, and other fundamental microbiological laboratory methods.
• Deliver high-quality instruction, provide timely and constructive feedback on student performance, and foster meaningful student engagement through discussions.

Qualified candidates must have:

• Certification as an MLS: Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP);
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in an MLS-appropriate discipline; and
• At least five years of professional experience in Medical Lab Sciences.

Faculty may also engage in collaborative scholarly activities. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in community, professional, and university service activities, as appropriate. This is a part‑time (12 month) adjunct position and reports to the Chair of the Health Sciences Department.

The Department of Health Sciences is one of seven departments in the School of Health Professions. In addition to the School of Health Professions, the UT Health San Antonio also has a Medical School, Dental School, Nursing School, School of Public Health, and a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The University’s purpose is to provide the best in health professions education, biomedical research, and patient care to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. The campus is located in the South Texas Medical Center which encompasses four of the major hospital systems in San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is a constituent of the University of Texas System. San Antonio is the center of a vibrant, diverse, educational, medical, economic, and cultural community.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

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