Histotechnology Laboratory Instructor (Part-Time)

Vance Granville Community College•Henderson, NC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) is seeking a part-time Histotechnology Laboratory Instructor to provide technical and organizational support for courses with a Histotechnology Laboratory component. This role involves coordinating all laboratories, ordering supplies, maintaining lab equipment, scheduling student workers, and assisting instructors. The instructor will also attend departmental and school meetings and perform other assigned duties. VGCC is a mission-driven institution focused on providing affordable, high-quality education that transforms lives and strengthens communities.

Requirements

Associate degree in the discipline from an accredited histotechnology program.
At least three years of laboratory teaching experience.
ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologist) Histology certification or eligible.
Knowledge of and compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Regulations.
Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens.
Ability to accurately read all labels and documents.
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols.
Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.
Self-starter with an analytical and collaborative mind-set who can effectively work independently.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and spreadsheet management.
Experience with and proficiency in Moodle learning management system.
Exemplary communication skills to work with faculty, students, and staff.
Desire to teach histotechnology students in all aspects of clinical skills instruction.
Familiarity with feedback techniques and communication tools to motivate learners.
Willingness to clearly communicate concerns to the faculty member and work towards resolution.
Previous experience working independently to identify problems and plan methods and techniques for solving technical or research problems.
Enthusiasm for supervising students and assessing their work.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all laboratories.
Order lab supplies for experiments.
Maintain all labs.
Schedule lab student workers.
Assist instructors in all labs.
Attend all departmental and school meetings.
Teach laboratory content to align with course and program level outcomes using the assessment measures defined by the School.
Foster a laboratory learning environment that maintains respect for diversity among students, including learning styles, and honors the focus on student learning and equity.
Ensure that laboratory instruction includes active student engagement, timely and consistent feedback on technical skill performance, and accurate up-to-date record keeping (attendance, competency checklists, grades in Moodle, etc.).
Actively participate in completion initiatives.
Deliver assigned laboratory sessions at VGCC locations and/or clinical affiliate sites as scheduled.
Demonstrate and supervise technical procedures including tissue fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining, and immunohistochemistry.
Maintain currency in histotechnology practice and laboratory safety standards through professional development and membership in relevant professional organizations.
Maintain, and report issues with, laboratory equipment and instructional supplies used during assigned sessions.
Understand and use data-informed decision-making related to student competency outcomes.
Participate in the evaluation of laboratory courses as requested.
Provide input on laboratory equipment, supplies, and instructional materials.
Obtain and accurately report competency data needed to assess teaching and learning effectiveness.
Engage collaboratively with the Program Head and colleagues in assessing course data and implementing improvements.
Participate in activities necessary to attain and maintain program accreditation from NAACLS, as requested.