Adjunct Faculty - Medical Laboratory Science

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Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The College of Health Sciences has an immediate need for Medical Laboratory Science faculty. The adjunct faculty member with teach Medical Laboratory Science (MLSC).

This role is a non-tenure position.

Needs one or more faculty to teach Hematology (MLSC-350 Advanced Hematology and Coagulation, 3 credits) and/or coordinate the Clinical Hematology Rotations Course (MLSC-382, 3 credits.)

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• The adjunct faculty member will teach Medical Laboratory Science
• Teaching Advanced MLSC Hematology/Coagulation courses and related duties including:
• Utilizing available resources to effectively meeting the learning needs of students as required by certification and accreditation standards.
• Interact, effectively communicate and integrate as needed with other departments of the University of Bridgeport community and with clinical partners and peers.

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:

• Previous College or University teaching experience is expected and preferred
• Documented continuing education in MLS within in the last three years is required.

Other Functions:

• Performs related duties as necessary to support the University of Bridgeport and continued accreditation of the MLS program.
• Participate in the MLS Advisory Board annual meetings.
• Participate in the senior-level Correlations course (MLSC-388)

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree
• 3 years recent clinical experience with described experiential parameters
• MLS (ASCP), categorical or equivalent certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience
• Generalist certification as an MLS or a categorical certification in H(ASCP) with as minimum a BS degree,
• Advanced MS or higher degree preferred
• Previous teaching experience is desired.

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