Assistant Clinical Professor of Health Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program Coordinator

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is seeking a non-tenure track Assistant Clinical Professor and Program Coordinator for the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program. This 9-month academic appointment, with a possible summer appointment, begins as early as Spring 2027 and is located on the Corpus Christi campus. Faculty are expected to be physically present on campus as needed to support the academic mission. The role requires expertise in Medical Laboratory Science with strong teaching and program leadership experience. The coordinator is responsible for maintaining program quality and effectiveness, ensuring compliance with NAACLS standards, developing and sustaining affiliations with regional healthcare institutions, and leading continuous program improvement. Faculty duties include teaching students, mentoring, advising, recruiting, and maintaining content expertise. Responsibilities also involve active participation in College and University committees and activities. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate MLS lecture and laboratory courses, lead curriculum development, oversee accreditation, coordinate clinical education, foster relationships with healthcare organizations, and support experiential learning opportunities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate field (e.g., science, Medical Laboratory Science, or business administration).
Current national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP)CM.
At least three (3) years of MLS experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to meet NAACLS qualifications for program directors.
Demonstrated capacity to teach core Medical Laboratory Science lecture and laboratory courses, with expertise in one or more areas including microbiology, hematology, immunohematology, and immunology/serology.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D., Ed.D., DCLS, or other relevant doctoral degree. While advanced ABD will be considered, degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Experience with NAACLS accreditation processes.
Experience with distance learning platforms, video conferencing tools, and innovative instructional technologies.
Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple Medical Laboratory Science content areas.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with health care organizations and community partners.

Responsibilities

Maintain the quality and effectiveness of the MLS program.
Ensure compliance with NAACLS standards.
Sustain and develop affiliations and educational opportunities with regional healthcare institutions.
Provide leadership for continuous program improvement and identify opportunities to strengthen and advance the program.
Teach students and model exemplary professional behavior.
Provide student support including mentoring, advising, and recruiting.
Ensure adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes, and current didactic, laboratory, and clinical education best practices.
Maintain content expertise.
Participate in College, University, and professional service activities.
Actively participate in College and University committees and activities.
Teach undergraduate MLS lecture and laboratory courses.
Provide leadership for curriculum development, student learning, and program assessment.
Oversee accreditation processes.
Coordinate clinical education and affiliations.
Contribute to student recruitment and admissions.
Monitor student progress and program outcomes.
Foster relationships with healthcare organizations and clinical partners.
Support the development and maintenance of clinical and other experiential learning opportunities.
Participate in activities that advance the goals of CONHS and TAMU-CC.