Adjunct Instructor; Medical Laboratory Technology

Adjunct Instructor (Medical Laboratory Technology)

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is seeking a certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) with phlebotomy skills to serve as a grant-funded adjunct instructor for a mobile training laboratory. This position would travel with the mobile lab to remote regional areas within 50 miles of Weatherford, Texas. This individual is responsible for developing and delivering hands-on laboratory and phlebotomy instruction aboard the mobile training unit, supporting students as they develop foundational clinical laboratory and specimen collection skills.

This person will collaborate with the Program Directors of the Medical Laboratory Technology and Phlebotomy programs to develop curriculum, design the layout of the mobile lab, establish relationships with key personnel at target locations, and stock and maintain the mobile learning environment. This person will work with stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful launch and maintenance of grant-funded MLT mobile program.

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction.

Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology;
Current MLT certification (ASCP or equivalent);
Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application. Associate degree and/or 2-5 years work experience in the field of study;
Bachelor's degree and/or 6-10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
Master's degree and/or 11-15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.

Familiarity with laboratory simulations or mobile training environments;
At least three (3) years phlebotomy training and experience.

Previous teaching, clinical instruction, or precepting experience;
Experience working with adult learners or accelerated training programs;
Recent medical laboratory technician experience (within the last 3–5 years preferred).

Ability to teach and evaluate hands-on technical skills;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to adapt instruction to…