Assistant or Associate Professor

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) at the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is searching for a full-time faculty member (12-month appointment, Assistant or Associate rank, non-tenure Educator Scholar track) who will become a vital member of our student-centered team focused on delivering quality education and building the future laboratory workforce. The anticipated position start date is January 1, 2027. The UND Department of MLS includes a Master’s in MLS program, as well as undergraduate programs in MLS and Histotechnology that are fully accredited by NAACLS (the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences; 5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119). Salary is commensurate on experience, including level of appointment.

Requirements

Earned master’s degree in MLS
3 years of experience as a MLS
Documented ASCP certification as MLS (or CLS, MT) and/or HT (or HTL)
2 years of experience teaching and/or training students or employees
Successful completion of criminal history records check
Ability to work independently and in team environments
Flexibility and willingness to adapt
Ability to listen and respond to constructive feedback

Nice To Haves

An earned doctorate, or progress toward a doctoral degree
Experience or training in histology procedures
2 years of supervisory or management experience in MLS or HT/HTL
Experience with course/curriculum development
Experience with Blackboard Learning Management System and other educational technology/software systems
Familiarity with NAACLS accreditation standards/processes
Record of scholarly activity and/or service to the profession
Current ASCP Credential Maintenance (‘CM’) at the MLS level
Eligibility for North Dakota licensure at the MLS level

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum for delivery through multiple modalities (online, face-to-face, hybrid, student laboratory)
Provide timely, fair evaluation and growth-centered feedback for student work
Contribute to curricular and programmatic assessment in accordance with goals and standards of UND and NAACLS
Advise and mentor students
Demonstrate active and collaborative participation in departmental initiatives such as accreditation, outreach, meetings, and student support
Actively engage in professional development, as well as service and scholarly activity that aligns with the mission of the department and University