Adjunct Faculty: Medical Lab Science

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Lafayette, LA

2d • $2,100 - $2,500

About The Position

South Louisiana Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Medical Lab Science program within the Nursing, Allied Health & Safety department. This unclassified, adjunct position involves providing competent classroom and laboratory instruction in Medical Lab Science, adhering to approved syllabi and instructional materials. The role requires technical proficiency with various software and systems, preparation of academic and clinical materials, and evaluation of student progress. The instructor will also provide academic, clinical, and career advice, and is expected to continuously improve their knowledge and teaching skills. Standard faculty duties include curriculum development and evaluation, maintaining office hours, attending meetings, and pursuing professional growth.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Licensure as a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist and related healthcare experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical procedures in healthcare settings including but not limited to: hospital setting, laboratory setting, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Medical Lab Science (or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Medical Lab Science and/or healthcare related field
• Experience teaching Medical Lab science courses at the Community College level.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Teaches college-level Medical Lab Science classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, clinical protocols, and instructional materials.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency with Canvas, LOLA, Webex, Microsoft Teams, CastleBranch and any software or technical systems used by the program.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of materials used in academic administration and clinical coordination when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
• Prepares and administers didactic examinations, student clinical assessments, and other teaching aids needed to fulfill objectives of program. Sets up classroom, lab, equipment, projects, assignments, etc. in preparation for each new phase or class start.
• Evaluates the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, grades, progress of students, and reports the same in a timely manner to supervisor.
• Provides academic, clinical and career advice to students and promotes student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Continues as a competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, clinical skills, and updating professional competencies.
• Conducts individual and small group instruction.
• Learns new teaching pedagogy and new software, as required.
• Works independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills.
• Developing and evaluating curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree