Full Time Instructor 3 Term - Medical Lab Technician (Clinical Coordinator)

chess; New Mexico; On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking CNM faculty to deliver high quality medical laboratory science instruction aligned with student success, retention, and graduation goals. Full-time faculty perform instructional duties and contribute to college service in collaboration with staff and external partners to improve learning outcomes.

The position requires a clinical laboratory science degree, active certification, and at least two years of relevant experience; travel between campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related clinical field.
• Current ASCP or ASCPi Board certification as MLT/MLS or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of clinical laboratory experience or equivalent teaching experience.
• Ability to travel regularly between CNM facilities and clinical sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with partners and students.

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment for diverse learners.
• Structure classes and curriculum to meet program outcomes and course outcomes.
• Prepare and utilize instructional materials and media.
• Attend meetings and participate in college service activities.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Travel between CNM campuses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

Master's degree in Allied Health, Education, or related field

Job description

Compensation:

$82,980.00-$90,423.00

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

E20

Position Summary

CNM faculty are vital to the College’s vision of changing lives, building community. This vision is evidenced by a commitment to teaching and learning that supports our goals of student success, increased student retention, and improved graduation rates. Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals. Full-time faculty are also expected to perform college service in addition to the instructional duties listed below. This service beyond instruction is integral to the collaborative and innovative work we engage in with our internal and external community members to continuously improve the student learning experience, CNM’s organizational excellence, and the larger community’s success.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructional Duties:
  
  
  
  • Effectively prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in courses assigned.
  
  
  • Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population, including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
  
  
  • Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
  
  
  • Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
  
  
  • Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.
  
  
  • Provide assistance to students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
  
  
  • Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in a variety of teaching environments.
  
  
  • Maintain student records and provide documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
  
  
  • Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, and convocation, as required.
  
  
  • Utilize a variety of technology-based resources to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
  
  
  • Provide for the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions.
  
  
  • Abide by all college policies and regulations.
  
  
  • Participate in the development and review of course and program outcomes.
  
  
  • Update and revise curriculum to maintain currency.
  
  
  • Perform other instructional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.
  
  
  
  


• Professional Development:
  
  
  
  • Regularly participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge in the field as well as industry credentials required by the program. maintain current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation.
  
  
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.
  
  
  • Participate in other appropriate development activities as may be determined by the Dean.
  
  
  
  


• College, School, Program/Discipline Service:
  
  
  
  • Participate in school and college activities such as, but not limited to, developing new curriculum or student recruitment.
  
  
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff from other schools/departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules, and support student success.
  
  
  • Collaborate with high schools, universities, business and industry or external agencies as appropriate, and assist with program advisory committees as requested.
  
  
  • Support collegiality by actively participating in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (for example, mentoring, peer observations).
  
  
  • Serve on department, school, and college committees and task teams.
  
  
  • Participate in and assist with student activities and clubs.
  
  
  • Participate in other activities as appropriate and approved by the dean.
  
  
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related clinical laboratory science field.


• Current ASCP or ASCPi Board of Certification as MLT, MLS, or an equivalent generalist certification.


• Minimum two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience performing patient testing, or equivalent postsecondary MLT/PHLB teaching experience.


• Ability to travel regularly between CNM's South Valley Campus lab facility and affiliated clinical training sites.


• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills sufficient to liaise with clinical site partners, students, and program faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in an Allied Health discipline, Education, or a related field.


• Prior experience serving as a NAACLS Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, Education Coordinator, or Clinical/Applied Learning Liaison.


• Three (3) or more years of postsecondary teaching experience.


• Experience coordinating clinical placements across multiple affiliated healthcare or laboratory sites.


• Experience with Brightspace or a comparable Learning Management System.


• Phlebotomy-specific credential (e.g., ASCP PBT) or PHLB teaching experience.


• Working knowledge of NAACLS accreditation standards, including clinical/applied-learning coordination requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.