Adjunct Faculty: Medical Lab Science

Sowela Technical Community College; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 23,436 - 27,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Generous leave benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

Sowela Technical Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for Medical Lab Science in Lafayette, LA. This part-time position involves providing in-depth instruction in both classroom and laboratory settings. Ideal candidates will have an unrestricted licensure in the medical lab field and experience relevant to this role.

The college offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance options and generous leave policies, while promoting equal opportunities for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have current unrestricted licensure as a Medical Lab Technician or Scientist.
• Experience in laboratory or healthcare settings is essential.
• Ability to teach a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction in Medical Lab Science.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare didactic examinations and teaching materials.

Skills

Classroom and laboratory instruction

Technical proficiency with educational software

Clinical procedures knowledge in healthcare

Strong communication skills

Education

Current unrestricted Licensure as a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist

Associate’s degree in Medical Lab Science or equivalent

Tools

Canvas

Webex

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Adjunct Faculty: Medical Lab Science Job no: 495528
Closes: Work Type: Faculty - Part Time Locations: Lafayette, LA Categories: Technical

College: South Louisiana Community College

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Nursing, Allied Health & Safety

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary: $2,100-$2,500 per 3 credit hr course

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Teaches college-level Medical Lab Science classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, clinical protocols, and instructional materials.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency with Canvas, LOLA, Webex, Microsoft Teams, CastleBranch and any software or technical systems used by the program.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of materials used in academic administration and clinical coordination when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
• Prepares and administers didactic examinations, student clinical assessments, and other teaching aids needed to fulfill objectives of program. Sets up classroom, lab, equipment, projects, assignments, etc. in preparation for each new phase or class start.
• Evaluates the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, grades, progress of students, and reports the same in a timely manner to supervisor.
• Provides academic, clinical and career advice to students and promotes student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Continues as a competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, clinical skills, and updating professional competencies.
• Conducts individual and small group instruction.
• Learns new teaching pedagogy and new software, as required.
• Works independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills.
• Standard duties expected of all faculty include developing and evaluating curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

Required Education/Experience

• Current unrestricted Licensure as a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist and related healthcare experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical procedures in healthcare settings including but not limited to: hospital setting, laboratory setting, etc.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Associate’s degree in Medical Lab Science (or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Medical Lab Science and/or healthcare related field.
• Experience teaching Medical Lab science courses at the Community College level.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background and drug screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.