Assistant Professor - Medical Laboratory Science

Assistant Professor - Medical Laboratory Science

Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York’s largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields.

The Department of Medical Laboratory Science at Farmingdale State College is seeking applicants for a full‑time tenure‑track Assistant Professor position.

Candidates must have at least a Master’s Degree in health science, education, or a field related to laboratory medicine, certification as a Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license, and a minimum of three years clinical laboratory experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have an earned doctorate in health science, education or a field related to laboratory medicine, as well as expertise as a Generalist in the field, academic teaching experience, and experience as an instructor in a clinical laboratory setting.

Faculty may be expected to teach in multiple formats including hybrid, online, and traditional face‑to‑face classes.

All faculty members at Farmingdale State College have three workload components: teaching, research and scholarly activity, and service. Candidates should have a research agenda that complements their area of academic specialty resulting in peer‑reviewed publications, which are necessary for promotion and tenure at Farmingdale State College. We also are interested in candidates with a history of, or interest in, pursuing external funding for their research.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest and high level of competence in teaching. The service component of the workload includes student advising and participation on committees.

The completion of a doctoral degree is required for tenure.

We particularly welcome candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student‑centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

• An earned Master’s Degree or higher in health science, education, or a field related to laboratory medicine from a regionally accredited institution.
• ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) /Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.
• Three or more years clinical laboratory experience.

• An earned Doctorate in health, education or a field related to laboratory medicine from a regionally accredited institution.
• Expertise as a Generalist in the field of laboratory medicine.
• Experience as an instructor in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Academic teaching experience.

This is a 10‑month UUP faculty position.

• For the first 10 working days, beginning Thursday, October 23, 2025, and ending Saturday, November 1, 2025, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
  Open Until Filled; applications will be reviewed as they are received.
• SALARY (Doctorate): $75,000 + $4,000 in downstate location pay = $79,000 total compensation. Salaries may increase commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• ANTICIPATED
  
  START DATE:
  
  Fall 2026

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

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Interested candidates may apply by clicking the “Apply Now” link at the top or bottom of this page. Please submit the following documents for all positions: resume/C.V. Additionally, for faculty positions, a cover letter that includes a statement on teaching philosophy and…