Medical Laboratory Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah invites applications for a 12-month Medical Laboratory Sciences faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in the Department of Pathology. The successful candidate will teach core didactic and laboratory coursework for the NASACLS-accredited BS program and supervise student rotations in the APL, with possible teaching in other health-related programs.

Administrative duties are assigned per experience.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field is required.
• ASCP certification as a Scientist is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of bench-level clinical laboratory experience.
• MLS certification or college/clinical teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with clinical microbiology is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach core didactic and laboratory coursework for the NAACLS-accredited BS in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Support student rotations in the Advanced Practice Laboratory (APL).
• Provide teaching support for other health-related programs as applicable.
• Assume administrative responsibilities in the Medical Laboratory Sciences Division as appropriate.

Skills

Teaching

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant/Associate Professor(Lecturer)

Details

Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Laboratory Sciences

Department of Pathology, University of Utah Spencer Fox EcclesSchool of Medicine

The Department of Pathology at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is inviting applications for a 12-monthfaculty position. This faculty position will support the teachingand administrative needs of the educational programs in thedivision of medical laboratory sciences.

Primary responsibilities will be in teaching core didactic andlaboratory coursework for a well-established and robustNAACLS-accredited Bachelor of Science program in Medical LaboratoryScience as well as support of student rotations in ourstate-of-the-art Advanced Practice Laboratory (APL). Additionalteaching responsibilities may include support of otherhealth-related programs in the candidate's area of expertise.Administrative responsibilities in the Medical Laboratory SciencesDivision will also be assigned commensurate with prior experienceand faculty interest.

The successful candidate must be ASCP certified as a Scientist, possess a minimum of a Master of Science in Clinical LaboratoryScience, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, or arelated field, have a minimum of 2 years clinical laboratorybench-level experience, and have excellent interpersonal, written,and oral communication skills. Preference will be given toapplicants with MLS certification, those who have college orclinical teaching experience, demonstrated scholarly productivityand a record of active participation in professional societiesrelated to laboratory medicine. Individuals with clinicalmicrobiology experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with thecandidate's experience and accomplishments.

A curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing the applicant'sexperience, teaching philosophy, current and future interests, andthe names and contact information of three professional referencesmust be submitted as part of the application. Please contact Dr.Cherilyn Garner ([e-mail])with any questions.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focusedcenter distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, andrespect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed tofostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration,innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, andtrust that is integral to our mission.

Department: 00247 - Pathology

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Non Tenure Track

Requisition Number: PRN04133F

The University of Utah values candidates who have experienceworking in settings with students and possess a strong commitmentto improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, uponrequest and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application processwill be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah doesnot discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion,national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-relatedconditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. TheUniversity does not discriminate on the basis of sex in theeducation program or activity that it operates, as required byTitle IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminatein education programs or activities extends to admission andemployment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and itsregulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to theDepartment of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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