MLS Faculty - Rank Depends on Qualifications-Kearney

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Kearney, NE

Requisition Number 2026 - 097

Department CAHP Medical Laboratory Science 50000726

Business Unit College/Institute College of Allied Health Professions

FTE 100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule Mon-Fri 8:00 - 5:00

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title MLS Faculty - Rank Depends on Qualifications-Kearney

Job Title Academic Rank MLS Faculty - Rank Depends on Qualifications-Kearney

Additional Requisition Title MLS Faculty - Rank Depends on Qualifications-Kearney

Appointment Type L1 - REG SPECIAL FACS

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date 03/04/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary This full-time faculty position is located at the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions in Kearney, Nebraska.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Develop, coordinate, instruct, and evaluate curriculum as assigned for campus, distance, and degree advancement option students enrolled in the Medical Laboratory Science Program and pre-professional and other health profession students.
• Contribute to the teaching of students using various instructional methods to meet the needs of campus and distance education students based on professional specialties.
• Educate students on both the Omaha and Kearney campuses for all content areas taught during the programs summer student laboratory phase.
• Coordinate activities related to clinical experience for MLS students assigned to regional clinical affiliate sites. This includes curricular support, evaluation, and monitoring of student performance. Travel to clinical sites is required.
• Facilitate MLS student experiences by providing support to clinical site liaisons and instructors at regional clinical affiliate sites, including incorporation of educational and clinical practices.
• Provide leadership in student professional development and interprofessional education programs.
• Engage in independent and collaborative scholarly activities for presentation, publication, and external funding.
• Participate in student recruitment, advising, and mentoring.
• Participate in the accreditation process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in medical laboratory science or a related field
• Earned MLS certification
• One year clinical laboratory experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work as part of a collaborative team

Supplemental Qualifications

• An advanced degree or near completion of an advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in developing and teaching distance education and graduate-level coursework.
• Expertise in designing and delivering interprofessional curriculum.
• Demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, and securing external funding.
• Active involvement and leadership in professional organizations with an emerging regional reputation.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate boxes that best describe the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

• Office environment
• Lab environment
• Other working environment: NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

The following physical requirements are necessary for this position:

• Bending, stooping, twisting: Occasionally
• Crawling: Not Applicable
• Driving: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Sitting: Over 5 hours
• Standing: Over 5 hours
• Squatting: Occasionally
• Walking: Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

The following exposures are associated with this position:

• Atmospheric: No
• Blood/body fluids: Yes
• Chemical hazards: No
• Working on or around moving machinery: No
• Electrical current: No
• Noise: No
• Changes of temperature/humidity: No
• Wear PPE: Yes
• Work with laboratory animals: No
• Radiation: Operating hand/power tools: No

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain:

• Potential exposure to blood/body fluids. Wear PPE lab coat, gloves.
• Hand/Wrists: Fine Manipulation - writing laboratory techniques. Repetitive Motion - keyboard, mouse, microscope, pipette. Grasping - office and lab manipulation.

Additional: Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description. NA

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

• Do you have a Bachelors degree in medical laboratory science or a related field? Yes/No
• Earned MLS certification? Yes/No
• How did you hear about this position? Careerlink, Employee Referral, HERC, Indeed, Job Fair, Lincoln Journal Star, Linkedin, Omaha World Herald, UNMC Job Site, Facebook, NEWorks, Handshake, Other (please specify the source). Otherwise, indicate NA.

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