Medical Laboratory Science, Instructor, Adjunct

Overview

Overview and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and supervision in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) courses, including: grading and assessing competency of MLS students, with goal of ensuring competent entry level practitioners. 

• Assists with administering the MLS program rules, regulations, and policies in compliance with current accreditation standards.

• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical education content for bachelor’s degree medical laboratory science program.

• Collaborates with the program faculty in reviewing/assessing, and revision of course materials as needed.

• Under the administrative direction of the Academic Dean and/or general direction of the Program Chair. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Baccalaureate degree 

• Two (2) years of related work experience and/or clinical experience as a medical laboratory scientist and/or science educator.

• Current licensure/certification, board certification registration or license to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate to professional practice areas and ASCP BOC or ASCPi BOC generalist certification as a medical laboratory scientist.

Desired Qualifications 

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in related discipline or appropriate discipline for college teaching/administration

• Experience teaching in higher education.