Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of the Medical Lab Sciences Program

Texas A; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) invites applications for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of the Medical Lab Sciences Program to begin Spring 2027. This 12-month, non-tenure-track appointment combines academic leadership with teaching responsibilities on the Laredo campus.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum development, accreditation activities, clinical partnerships, and student mentorship, while advancing workforce development across South Texas.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold an earned master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, or closely related field.
• Current national MLS/MT certification through ASCP or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of professional clinical laboratory experience across multiple disciplines.
• Minimum three years in higher education teaching or program administration.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for implementing and improving the BSMLS program.
• Develop, assess, and revise curriculum and student learning outcomes.
• Teach undergraduate Medical Laboratory Science courses.
• Recruit, advise, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds.
• Develop and maintain clinical partnerships and coordinate education experiences.
• Support program accreditation activities and maintain compliance with standards.

Skills

MLS/MT certification

Curriculum development

Accreditation knowledge

Multicultural student support

Education

Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or closely related discipline

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of the Medical Lab Sciences Program

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of the Medical Lab Sciences Program to begin Spring 2027.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, 12-month appointment that includes both administrative and teaching responsibilities. Primary duties will include providing leadership for the implementation, administration, assessment, and continuous improvement of the BSMLS program; support programmatic accreditation activities and maintain compliance with institutional, state, and professional standards; develop, implement, assess, and revise curriculum, student learning outcomes, and program effectiveness measures; teach undergraduate Medical Laboratory Science courses and support innovative, student-centered learning environments; recruit, advise, mentor, and support students, including students from multicultural, multilingual, and first-generation backgrounds; assist with recruitment, hiring, on-boarding, mentoring, and evaluation of program faculty in collaboration with department leadership; develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations and clinical affiliates to support student learning experiences and workforce development initiatives; and coordinate student clinical education experiences and support professional preparation activities. Duties also include participating in service activities at the department, college, university, professional, and community levels; and other duties as assigned by the Chair of Health Sciences. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The selected candidate will join the TAMIU community during a period of growth and expansion in the health sciences and will provide leadership for continued implementation and growth of the BSMLS program while advancing student success, workforce development, and healthcare needs across South Texas and the border region. The BSMLS program is approval through the Texas HigherEducation Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold an earned master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution; current national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) through ASCP Board of Certification or equivalent certification; minimum of five years of professional clinical laboratory experience across multiple laboratory disciplines; minimum of three years of higher-education teaching, laboratory education, clinical instruction, or academic program administration experience; demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, assessment practices, accreditation processes, and program administration; strong organizational, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. We strongly encourage candidates with earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, DCLS, DHSc, or related discipline); experience with accreditation activities, program development, curriculum planning, or academic leadership; experience developing clinical partnerships and coordinating clinical education experiences; experience working with multicultural, multilingual, and first‑generation student populations.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Contact

For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jose Moris at [e-mail].