Medical Laboratory Sciences Faculty

Position: Medical Laboratory Sciences Faculty - Open Rank
Medical Laboratory Sciences Faculty - Open Rank

Job : 292968
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.
Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Department Information

The Department of Clinical Sciences houses a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including:

• BS Medical Laboratory Science
• BS and MS Communication Sciences and Disorders
• BS Radiologic Sciences
• BS Rehabilitation Sciences
• BS Respiratory Therapy
• MS Athletic Training
• DPT Physical Therapy
• Clinical Specialist in Advanced Imaging Certificate
• Tactical Athlete Certificate

Within this setting, the mission of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program is to provide students with the academic preparation and clinical experiences required for the program graduate to enter the workforce as a professional laboratory scientist. The program's goal is to provide students with high-quality academic and professional training using instructional coursework, practice laboratories and clinical experiences in laboratory settings.

Candidates for this position will work with other faculty and clinicians in providing appropriate instruction to students in meeting the program's goals. The program offers four undergraduate tracks. The traditional Medical Laboratory Science degree program track is well-suited to entering freshmen, transfer students, and students with a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related science field. In addition to the traditional track, Georgia Southern offers three online degree-completion options for students.

The Medical Laboratory Science Online South Carolina Fast-Track is available to South Carolina residents who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field. The Medical Laboratory Science Post Baccalaureate Online Fast-Track is available to students who have completed a bachelor of science degree in biology or chemistry and are currently employed by an approved hospital laboratory.

Additionally, the online Career-Ladder track enables certified medical laboratory technicians (MLT) to advance their education with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the open rank faculty member in the Medical Laboratory Science program will teach courses in the Medical Laboratory Science undergraduate curriculum including (lecture and laboratory courses) in face to face, hybrid, and online delivery models. Scholarship is an expectation of faculty in tenure-track positions but service on University, College, Department, and Program committees as well as assisting with program recruitment will also be required.

Ongoing faculty development is an expectation of all faculty. The position is an academic (10 month), tenure-track appointment.
Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in medical laboratory science, biomedical science, chemistry, biology,…