Adjunct Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program at Santa Fe College prepares students to work as a medical technologist in a clinical setting such as a hospital, medical center, or reference laboratory and is accredited by the NAACLS. The Adjunct Assistant Professor will develop, prepare and teach a variety of coursework including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology/Hemostasis, Immunology, Immunohematology/Transfusion Medicine, Microbiology, Urine and Body Fluid Analysis, Laboratory Operations, and other emerging diagnostics and related disciplines.

Faculty are assigned to the Perry Center or any of the program’s clinical affiliate locations. Course offerings may be taught during the day, evening, or online. Candidates must have flexibility to teach assigned time and format at any site throughout the academic year. The primary function is to teach didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS).

The part-time instructional service rate is $986 per semester credit hour.

Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or online settings to promote student success within a community college setting and align with NAACLS curriculum guidelines. Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service. Collaborates with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate mastery of course content.

Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in instruction delivery. Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team. Assists with implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with SF college philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures. Participates in departmental and college wide meetings as needed. Serves as a professional role‑model and mentor for students, providing frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.

Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes. Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving stated learning outcomes/objectives. Correlates clinical education with didactic education and evaluates student performance and learning. May evaluate, consult, and instruct students during their clinical rotations. Maintains office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment. Assists the Program Director with preparing reports for internal and external audiences.

Maintains current knowledge of the discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development. Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information. Works a flexible schedule at multiple worksites. Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to the Chair, Emerging Technologies.

• Master’s degree or higher, or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any recognized academic major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science, including but not limited to medical, dental, pharmacology/pharmaceutical, veterinary, physiology, and pathology.
• For candidates appointed to a clinical setting, documentation of immunizations and current CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Criminal background check will be conducted.

• Relevant teaching experience within a community college setting.
• Current American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification.
• At least one year of clinical laboratory experience.

• Ability to work successfully in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Adaptability to change – flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in a rapid growth environment.
• Analytical aptitude and problem solving – able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect…