Adjunct Faculty - Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 1,242,595 - 1,680,672; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty - Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) to teach classroom/clinical/laboratory courses. Instructors will use active learning and online resources while providing equitable instruction to a diverse student body.

Candidates must be ASCP-certified MLT/MT/MLS and hold at least a Bachelor’s or Associate degree with relevant clinical lab experience. Teaching may occur in-person and via multiple modalities as needed.

Qualifications

• Current ASCP certification as MLT/MT/MLS.
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of full-time clinical laboratory experience within the last three years.
• Associate degree / Medical Laboratory Technician (AAS MLT) and 1 year of full-time clinical laboratory experience within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the content area and help them achieve academic success.
• Follow protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance and assessment of student learning.
• Use current classroom management techniques and monitor instruction to meet student learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching experience

LMS experience

D2L Brightspace

Student-centered instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree with clinical lab experience

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

We're excited you are considering a position with us. We welcome and celebrate the expansive experiences and contributions that all members of our campus community bring to the table, whether shaped by career history, academic study, or community engagement.

We're committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page .

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you're applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.

Position Summary

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty - Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

Salary: $1061 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours)

Job List: External

Close Date: Open until filled with a first review date of applications submitted by 07/24/2026 at 5:00 pm (Arizona time)

Please note, candidates for this position must be willing to teach in person, however all faculty may be asked to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual, online or hybrid.

Pima Community College’s Allied Health Department is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Medical Laboratory Technology Faculty to teach classroom/clinical/laboratory dental assisting courses for the 2026 - 2027 academic year and beyond. Candidates may be hired and assigned to specific courses or may be included in a pool for potential future assignments based on enrollment.

Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Instructors in these courses will be using active learning strategies, online resources and will provide equitable instruction for our students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the content area and work with them on strategies to help them achieve academic success.
• Follow established protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance taking, and assessment of student learning.
• Use current, effective classroom management techniques.
• Monitor and continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met on a classroom, discipline/program, and College level.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Continually improve instruction utilizing appropriate delivery methods.
• Maintain competency and currency in the teaching field(s), as well as in teaching strategies, subject delivery modalities, and assessment methods.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

Current certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Medical laboratory technician (MLT), Medical technologist (MT), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) and one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree -and- one year of full-time experience in the clinical laboratory within the last three years.

or

• Associate degree / Medical laboratory technician (AAS MLT) -and- one year of full-time experience in the clinical laboratory within the last three years

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to:

• Experience teaching college-level courses
• Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace
• Student learning styles: ability to adapt and modify instruction based on the instructional needs of students, including working with accommodations and accessibility
• Evaluation of students\' educational progress: ability to maintain high instruction and learning standards and assess students\' academic progress in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes
• Competencies in diversity and inclusion: knowledge of diverse community college student populations, and the ability to address diversity in effective instructional practice and student learning

Directions For Applying And Other Important Information

To be considered for this opportunity, you must include the documents that are listed within the application form as required. Follow the directions in the application form to upload your documents. At a minimum, these documents are required:

• Resume. This should be up to date and include any gaps in employment.
• Letter of interest or cover letter (not to exceed two pages). Please indicate how the degree and/or courses on your transcripts meet the above minimum qualifications. Also describe your related knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and the strengths you would bring to the assignment.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts or certificates that support your qualifications as listed above. If selected for further consideration, official transcripts will be required.

Degrees and courses qualifying for Pima Community College teaching certification must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants currently in progress for a degree or additional coursework to meet the minimum qualifications must have the degree conferred and/or coursework before an offer to teach.

A degree from any college outside of the United States (even if the transcript is in English) may need to be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service. Pima Community College requires that applicants use an evaluation agency that is a member of NACES. Before ordering an evaluation, check with the Faculty Qualifications and Hiring Office to confirm whether you will need to complete this step.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email [e-mail] . Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Phone: [phone]
TTY: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.