Assistant Professor/PC Medical Laboratory Technician at ctstatecommunitycollege.com in Willimantic, CT

Job description

• All Teaching Faculty members shall: Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or other administrator, the Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and delivering a range of courses within the assigned discipline. Courses may be offered in lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats, and teaching schedules may include both day and evening classes.
• Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards
• Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes
• Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising
• Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials
• Assisting with program reviews and accreditation-related activities
• Planning and executing program-related events
• Attending workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field
• Recruit, advise, and retain students in designated program areas
• Select appropriate part-time instructors
• Schedule program courses
• Hire and evaluate faculty
• Establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers
• Arrange and supervise student internships
• Assess, evaluate, and continuously improve the program
• Perform other duties as appropriately assigned to a Program Coordinator, in accordance with contract hours and the collective bargaining agreement
• Utilize release time, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement, to perform required administrative functions
• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends
• This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS). Currently credentialed as a medical laboratory technician (MLT) or medical technology/clinical laboratory scientist/medical laboratory scientist (MLS) by a nationally recognized and accredited agency ((ASCP, AMT, or AAB).
• Three (3) years of practical laboratory experience.
• One (1) year of college teaching experience (24+ credits).
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience teaching college level MLT courses (e.g., Introduction to Clinical Laboratory, Urinalysis and Body Fluids, Clinical Hematology and Coagulation, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, and/or Clinical Immunology and Immunohematology)
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment and evaluation
• Experience supervising faculty or staff
• Demonstrated familiarity with Phlebotomy and/or Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) programs
• CT State recognizes the imperative to effectively serve diverse students, faculty and staff. As such, the ability to communicate additional languages beyond English (e.g., ASL, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian) is considered a preferred qualification for all student and community facing positions.
• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software

Skills

Required

• Blackboard

Benefits

• Salary $79,177 approximate annual
• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.