Instructor and Assistant Professor, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Continuing Track Faculty

University of Delaware•Newark, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences at the University of Delaware seeks two continuing-track faculty members to teach in its NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. One position is at the rank of Assistant Professor; the other may be at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental faculty vote under the University’s collective bargaining agreement. The anticipated appointment date is August 15, 2027. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate lectures and laboratory courses, primarily in medical laboratory science, and deliver the curriculum in traditional classroom and online settings. They will advise graduate students, pursue scholarly activities, provide service to the University, department, and professional community, and work with clinical affiliates to support students during clinical rotations. Candidates should demonstrate competence in didactic and clinical education, biomedical science knowledge, and commitment to evidence-based teaching. A generalist background is preferred, with particular interest in hematology or microbiology. The department offers programs in clinical, biomedical, and pre-health sciences and collaborates with academic, clinical, community, and industry partners. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Relocation and start-up funds are available and negotiable. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning November 15 and accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

At least three years of clinical laboratory experience, teaching, and professional experience.
Knowledge of biomedical sciences and commitment to evidence-based teaching methods.
MLS(ASCP)CM certification or equivalent.
For appointment as Assistant Professor: a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Sc.D., Ed.D., D.C.L.S., or similar), or ABD doctoral-candidate status, in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or a related biomedical field.
For appointment as Instructor: a master’s degree.
Ability to teach university courses for MLS students and participate in appropriate scholarly and service activities.

Nice To Haves

Generalist background in medical laboratory science.
Experience or emphasis in hematology or microbiology.
Specialist certification in hematology or microbiology.
College-level teaching experience, including laboratory instruction.
Familiarity with NAACLS accreditation standards.
Ability to teach an additional MLS subject area, such as urinalysis and body fluids, clinical chemistry, or immunohematology.
Ability to contribute to graduate-level courses in biostatistics, research design, or laboratory management.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate lectures and student laboratory courses, primarily in medical laboratory science.
Deliver MLS curriculum in traditional classroom and online settings.
Advise graduate students.
Pursue scholarly activities.
Provide service to the University, department, and professional community.
Work with clinical affiliates to support students in clinical rotations.