Medical Laboratory Technician Program Director/Instructor

MSCF FACULTY JOB POSTING

POSITION: Medical Laboratory Technician Program Director / Instructor

STARTING DATE: Approximately March 19, 2025                                                  

APPOINTMENT: Full-Time Unlimited position (PCN 01019054)

DEADLINE: To receive guaranteed consideration, application materials should arrive by January 24, 2025.  The search will remain open until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES:           This on-campus position will oversee all methods of instruction delivery within the phlebotomy and medical laboratory technician programs. Manage risks associated with clinical and practical education of students. Manage student transition into program and retention. Keep program in compliance with stated goals and objectives. Assist in marketing/recruitment of students. Participate in ongoing professional development. Network on a professional level with local, state and national leaders in medical laboratory sciences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Instructor Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement :

• Bachelor’s Degree

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a medical laboratory technologist/scientist.

Recency Requirement

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Professional Requirement

• Medical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist certification by one of the following: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Program Director Minimum Qualifications:        

1. The program director must have:

1. An earned master’s or doctoral degree.
2. An ASCP BOC or ASCPi generalist certification as a medical laboratory scientist.
3. Three years of teaching experience.
4. Knowledge of education methods and administration as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures.
5. (for international programs only) If the program director does not hold ASCP BOC or ASCPi BOC certification as a medical laboratory scientist, a qualified professional who does hold ASCP-BOC or ASCPi BOC certification as a medical laboratory scientist must hold appointment as an accreditation liaison.

2. Responsibilities

The program director must:

1. Be responsible for the organization, administration, instruction, evaluation, continuous quality improvement, curriculum planning and development, directing other program faculty/staff, and general effectiveness of the program.
2. Provide evidence of participation in the budget preparation process.
3. Engage in a minimum of 36 hours of documented continuing professional development every three years.
4. Be responsible for maintaining NAACLS accreditation of the program.
5. Have regular and consistent contact with students, faculty, and program personnel.

Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment as expressed in the ATCC EDI Strategic Plan. We understand that creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community is the responsibility of every employee of the college. Leadership, faculty, and staff strive to address inequities within our system by examining programming, policies, facilities, and operations that create barriers to student success in and out of the classroom. By actively working to address inequities, we will foster students who will successfully participate in their community and within today’s dynamic, global workforce.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

TO APPLY:  Apply online at alextech.edu/jobs. You must apply online and attach a cover letter, electronic resume and copies of your transcript(s) to your online application in order to be considered for this position.

CONTACT: Jennifer Olson, (320) 762-4461

Fax:  320-762-4450

Email:  [email protected]

Benefits include health, dental, life insurance and retirement plan.

Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to legal affirmative action, equal opportunity,

access and diversity of its campus community.  (http://alextech.edu/nondiscrimination)