Medical Laboratory Technology Instructor and Program Director Job Rainsville area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Instructor and Program Director

The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Instructor and Program Director teaches in the MLT program and provides overall direction, coordination, planning, organization, evaluation, and administration of the MLT program. The employee must teach MLT courses; advise students; sponsor student organizations as assigned; participate in college and departmental committee work; submit required reports on attendance and grades; and assist in registration. This position is under direct supervision of the Dean of Healthcare Programs and must comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College.

Duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

The program director must be responsible for the organization; administration; instruction, evaluation, continuous quality improvement, curriculum planning and development; and general effectiveness of the program

Provide evidence of participation in the budget preparation process

Engage in a minimum of 36 hours of documented continuing professional development every three years

Be responsible for activities to support acquiring and maintaining NAACLS accreditation of the program

Have regular and consistent contact with students, faculty, and program personnel

Organize, instruct, and supervise students in both the classroom and lab settings as assigned

Prepare course syllabi and learning outcomes in conjunction with departmental guidelines

Participate in the selection of texts and teaching materials

Serve as academic advisor for students as assigned, including utilizing advising software and following College advising procedures and processes

Participate in all student registration periods and work closely with students to adjust schedules per the College drop/add process

Assist students in attaining relevant certifications

Maintain appropriate work hours as outlined in State and College policies

Participate in the College's planning process

Serve on institutional committees

Assist in the development, evaluation, and revision of program curricula to insure maximum student competency

Be willing to attend professional training as required by program needs or requirements

Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the College

Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education

Recruit students for the program and College at large

Teach day and evening classes, on and/or off-campus, and distance education courses, if needed, including industry training courses

Have knowledge of and commitment to the philosophy and objectives of Northeast Alabama Community College

Represent the College and its philosophy to prospective students and to others in the community

Collect and maintain performance data for reporting purposes

Maintain a safe, secure, and sanitary classroom and lab environment

Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College

Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean of Healthcare Programs and Skills Training and/or President

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to present instructional material in an understandable manner

Ability to deal with students from a variety of backgrounds

Knowledge of subject matter and latest advances in subject(s) taught

Understanding of the mission and goals of Northeast Alabama Community College and the Alabama Community College System

Knowledge of established policies and procedures of the college

Minimum education, training, and/or experience:

Master's degree or doctoral degree from an accredited institution is required

NAACLS-approved medical laboratory professional designation is required

Possession of ASCP-BOC or ASCP-BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist is required

Minimum of three years of documented experience in teaching is required

Experience with administration or management is required

Knowledge of current instructional methods

Knowledge of current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures