Assistant or Associate Professor of Medical Laboratory Sciences

The University fosters an inclusive, welcoming and respectful campus community that promotes diversity, civility, inclusion, and an appreciation for each unique member of our academic community. UAA promotes and celebrates diversity through its academic and community support programs, clubs, committees, and councils. Intellectual honesty, mutual respect, and freedom from discrimination, intimidation, discriminatory harassment, and violence are central to our mission. 

We honor diverse experiences and perspectives—including differences in ideas, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, nationality, age, disability, veteran and socioeconomic status—and strive to create welcoming and inclusive learning environments where all are treated with respect.  

At UAA, valuing diversity is integral to excellence. Diversity maximizes our potential for creativity, innovation, educational excellence, and outstanding service to our communities. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
The applicant will have the ability to teach using various methods to engage students in learning, such as lecture presentations, group interactions, Blackboard applications, research, and the ability to teach using online modalities such a Collaborate.

The applicant will have the interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

The applicant will have the ability to work effectively in a faculty team. Demonstration of commitment to ongoing professional development required.

Experience teaching entry-level Medical Laboratory Science psychomotor, affective and cognitive competencies using various diverse pedagogical methods

Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience in a variety of areas of teaching (academic, clinical, continuing education, in-service).

Ability to work effectively in a faculty team, as well as function independently.

Commitment to and the ability to work effectively within the scope of the College of Health mission and to work with a diverse student and staff population.

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; computer literacy.

Currency in contemporary Medical Laboratory Science practice.

Knowledge of contemporary curricular content for the education of the Medical Laboratory Scientists

Service on behalf of Medical Laboratory Science education, the community, and/or the profession.

Typical Experience:
Required Experience:

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in clinical practice.

ASCP-BOC or ASCPi-BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with web-based course design and delivery

Three (3) years teaching experience in Medical Laboratory Science education

Experience building and maintaining community partnerships

Required Education or Training:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution.

Evidence of ongoing professional development in Medical Laboratory Science

Preferred:

Active involvement and leadership in state and/or national organizations

Knowledge of rural healthcare systems education

Salary Information:

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track Assistant or Associate Faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the following documents to their online application: 

• Cover letter to include a description of previous activities representing and working with members of underrepresented groups 

• Curriculum Vitae/resume 

• Statement of inclusion and equity for mentoring, advising, and teaching diverse student population 

• Copy of transcript verifying highest degree 

• Copy of current ASCP-BOC certification.  

• Names and contact information for three professional references 

• Supplemental documents as additional information to support your application 

• Successful candidate must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position.

This is an in-person position located on the Anchorage campus; remote work is not available for this position.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). http://www.unitedacademics.net/

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact LeeAnne Carrothers, Assistant Dean, School of Allied Health , at [email protected] or 907-786-6932

Advertised:21 Mar 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled