Instructor – Medical Laboratory Technology Program

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Chattanooga, TN

We have an opening for a12-month Instructor – Medical Laboratory Technology Programat ourChattanooga Statecampus!

This isa 12-month positionwith faculty rank in the Nursing & Allied Health Division.

Our Purpose – We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

* We cultivate an inclusive environment.

* We care about the well-being of each other.

* We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission:We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

Job Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for teaching in the AAS Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the primary responsibility of this full-time faculty position is to provide quality instruction and supervision of student learning while maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Teaching responsibilities include classroom and laboratory instruction. The faculty responds to students in a timely manner and communicates with the discipline and division via college-provided tools and resources.

• Prepares instructional materials such as lectures, presentations, and lab sessions.
• Uses various learning assessments to evaluate student mastery of course and program outcomes
• Provides feedback on student’s progress, in a timely manner, to facilitate academic success
• Prepares and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades and other information as requested or required by the college
• Coordinates outreach with development and maintenance of relationships with industry-related personnel and employers; participates in professional organizations promoting advancement of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program.
• Disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college
• Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for certification
• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned; may be assigned duties as an academic advisor; faculty advisor to a student club or organization; assist in student laboratories; and/or mentoring other faculty
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the Program’s and College’s mission, core values and goals

Holistic Student Support

• Serve as a respected professional role model for MLT students and graduates.
• Collaborate with faculty, deans, and other administrators to meet the holistic needs of our students towards ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Advise applicants on academic and career goals to help them develop plans for program entry or graduation and job placement.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of MLT program applicants and new students.
• Counsel and advise program students regarding career goals, registration, clinical requirements, schedules, retention and remediation concerns, and job placement.
• Prepare students for clinical entry with completion of all onboarding requirements, and thereafter monitor to assure maintenance of all credentials and requirements throughout the program year.
• Participate in college-wide committees and initiatives related to student success and retention.
• Complete and update program documentation for program operations and NAACLS accreditation purposes, as necessary and/or as requested by the Program Director and/or Dean.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• Assist in the development and implementation of MLT curriculum and course offerings.
• Ass…