MLS Program Director & Tenure-Track Faculty Lead

University of Alaska; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alaska in Anchorage is seeking a tenure-track Program Director in the Medical Laboratory Science department. This role blends teaching MLS courses with administrative duties, student advising, and opportunities for research.

The ideal candidate will lead the NAACLS-accredited MLS program, advance curriculum and assessment, and maintain strong networks with clinical partners across Alaska.

Qualifications

• Current ASCP-BOC MLS(ASCP)cm generalist accreditation.
• Master’s in Medical Laboratory Science or related field with min 15 graduate credits in laboratory medicine.
• Five years of clinical experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in past ten years.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in MLS in last 3 years.
• Minimum three years of teaching experience in MLS program.

Responsibilities

• Teach MLS courses as part of a balanced teaching load.
• Perform administrative duties and student advising.
• Engage in curriculum assessment and development with NAACLS accreditation.
• Possibly contribute to research and scholarly activities.

Skills

MLS accreditation (ASCP-BOC) generalis

Teaching experience MLS

Professional development MLS

Education

Master’s in MLS or related field with 15 grad credits in lab medicine

Job description

The University of Alaska in Anchorage is seeking a tenure-track Program Director in the Medical Laboratory Science department. This role blends teaching MLS courses with administrative duties, student advising, and opportunities for research.

The ideal candidate will lead the NAACLS-accredited MLS program, advance curriculum and assessment, and maintain strong networks with clinical partners across Alaska.