Adjunct Faculty Pool - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 1,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate adjunct faculty to join their Medical Laboratory Technician program. This role involves teaching academic-level courses while utilizing innovative instructional strategies, including online and hybrid modalities. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and experience in the clinical laboratory, along with a strong commitment to student success and diversity. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the next generation of healthcare professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Tuition and fee waiver for courses

Sick leave benefits as required by law

Qualifications

• Current ASCP certification as MLT, MT, or MLS required.
• One year full-time experience in clinical laboratory within last three years.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and help them achieve academic success.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain teaching competency.

Skills

Teaching college-level courses

Adapt instruction based on student needs

Experience with Learning Management Systems

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS, BAS or BAAS)

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS MLT)

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty Pool – Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Salary: $1,000 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours)

Job List: External

Close Date: Open until filled

About Pima Community College

At Pima Community College, we believe that every role is vital to achieve student success and meet the diverse needs of our students and community. Pima Community College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Position Summary

Pima Community College’s Health Professions Division is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Medical Laboratory faculty to teach academic level courses for the 2025 - 2026 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. Instructors in these courses will be using active learning strategies, online resources and will provide equitable instruction for our students.

Pima Community College offers a wide variety of instructional modalities:

• Online
• Hybrid
• Face-to-face
• Dual Enrollment program in the High Schools

Duties and 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.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Maintain competency and currency in the teaching field(s).
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students.

Minimum 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

Bachelor of Science (BS, BAS or BAAS) in any discipline 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.

The ideal candidate will have 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.

Benefits

Adjunct faculty on contract qualify for a tuition and fee waiver for PCC courses taken, as well as their spouse and qualifying child(ren). If a course contract is offered, benefits such as sick leave will be provided as required by law.

Directions for Applying and Other Important Information

To be considered for this opportunity, include the required documents in the application form:

• Resume
• Letter of interest or cover letter (not to exceed two pages)
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy Statement

Note: Pima Community College does not sponsor any employment visas for this position at this time.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: Pima is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity.