MLT Program Director: Lead Teaching & Accreditation

Southern Crescent Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid state holidays

Paid annual leave

Flexible benefits program

Job summary

Southern Crescent Technical College invites applications for the position of Instructor, Medical Laboratory Technology Program Director. The role leads the MLT program, ensures NAACLS accreditation compliance, and teaches on-campus, laboratory, and online courses.

The candidate should hold a master’s degree (and ideally a doctorate) in relevant field, with clinical laboratory experience and leadership skills. Travel between campuses may be required, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current national certification such as MLS/MT/MLT through recognized certifying agency (ASCP/AMT or NAACLS equivalent).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in classroom teaching, clinical instruction, or clinical laboratory in areas such as clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, or blood banking.
• Knowledge of contemporary clinical laboratory practices, laboratory safety standards, and quality assurance in line with CLIA.
• Experience in teaching or clinical training/instruction.
• Program administration or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the MLT program.
• Ensure full compliance with NAACLS accreditation standards.
• Teach on-campus, laboratory, and online courses within the Medical Laboratory Technology program, including day and evening classes.
• Prepare lesson plans for classroom, laboratory, and online instruction.
• Develop and maintain course curriculum, syllabi, program goals, and learning objectives aligned with NAACLS competencies and industry standards.
• Develop and manage program budgets, equipment, and resources.
• Provide instruction in laboratory disciplines including clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, urinalysis, and blood banking.
• Supervise students during campus laboratory activities and clinical education experiences.
• Coordinate with clinical affiliates to facilitate student rotations.
• Evaluate students’ progress in achieving course and program objectives.
• Assess student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials with safety/regulatory compliance.
• Participate in accreditation activities, advisory meetings, and program improvement.
• Attend professional development trainings and maintain certification.
• Collaborate with internal and external healthcare stakeholders.

Skills

Teaching experience

Program administration

Clinical laboratory knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

Doctorate degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Southern Crescent Technical College invites applications for the position of Instructor, Medical Laboratory Technology Program Director. The role leads the MLT program, ensures NAACLS accreditation compliance, and teaches on-campus, laboratory, and online courses.

The candidate should hold a master’s degree (and ideally a doctorate) in relevant field, with clinical laboratory experience and leadership skills. Travel between campuses may be required, with a comprehensive benefits package.