Adjunct Assistant Professor

The Department of Health Sciences in the School of Health Professions invites applications for the position of Part-Time Adjunct Faculty to assist with the teaching of the Advanced Research Concepts class in the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program and the Microbiology Laboratory in the Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences (BSMS) Program. This position will begin in August 2026 and will be responsible for teaching courses in the Fall 2026 semester.

Primary responsibilities include:

·         Collaborate with departmental leadership to design and develop course content for the Advanced Research Concepts course taught to Master’s students in the MLS Program and the Microbiology Laboratory taught to Bachelor students in the BSMS program.

·         Create and deliver classroom and online instructional materials, including lectures, study resources, assignments, case studies, and assessments related to research concepts, research design, scientific methodology, literature review, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research findings, research ethics, and evidence-based practice.

·         Develop core curriculum outlines and coordinate with the Program Director to define key instructional components.

·         Establish course and program learning objectives that align with the mission and educational goals of the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program, the School of Health Professions, and UT Health San Antonio.

·         Contribute to the development of comprehensive examination materials and other assessment tools that evaluate student competency in research concepts.

·         Prepare and deliver microbiology laboratory instruction, including hands-on exercises in aseptic technique, microscopy, microbial culture and identification, staining techniques, and other fundamental microbiological laboratory methods.

·         Deliver high-quality instruction, provide timely and constructive feedback on student performance, and foster meaningful student engagement through discussions.

Qualified candidates must have:

• Certification as an MLS: Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP);

·         A minimum of a Master’s degree in an MLS-appropriate discipline; and

• At least five years of professional experience in Medical Lab Sciences

Faculty may also engage in collaborative scholarly activities. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in community, professional, and university service activities, as appropriate.  This is a part-time (12 month) adjunct position and reports to the Chair of the Health Sciences Department.  

The Department of Health Sciences is one of seven departments in the School of Health Professions. In addition to the School of Health Professions, the UT Health San Antonio also has a Medical School, Dental School, Nursing School, School of Public Health, and a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The University’s purpose is to provide the best in health professions education, biomedical research, and patient care to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region.  The campus is located in the South Texas Medical Center which encompasses four of the major hospital systems in San Antonio.  UT Health San Antonio is a constituent of the University of Texas System. San Antonio is the center of a vibrant, diverse, educational, medical, economic, and cultural community.

In addition to the mandatory  submission of information through the UT Health Careers online application system, CV information may also be submitted electronically to [email protected] . Further information regarding the position may be obtained from Guillermo Nunez, PhD at [email protected] . Applications that are not entered through the online application at UT Health Careers will not be considered.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.