Medical Laboratory Scientist, Adjunct

Metropolitan State University•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

The faculty member will be expected to teach undergraduate student courses, including some combination of the following: Clinical Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Immunology, and Clinical Microbiology, Blood-bank, Urinalysis, and Laboratory Management. The successful applicant will be annually evaluated for the following: ability to teach effectively, continued preparation and study in discipline, contribution to student growth and developments, and service to the university and community Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1844 per credit. This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments’ access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s). The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/ St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran.

Requirements

B. S. in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology or related discipline with other special preparation and experience or M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or related discipline
Current, nationally recognized, generalist certification in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science
Minimum of 3 years of MLS work experience in a hospital setting
Minimum of 1 years of experience in MLS or MLT training/teaching
Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds

Nice To Haves

PhD in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology or related discipline
Evidence of recent (within 5 years) employment as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
Minimum of 3 years teaching/training experience in an MLS or MLT program.
Evidence of recent (within 5 years) training/teaching as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
Evidence of scholarship through research and publication
Experience mentoring students including underrepresented groups in STEM fields

Responsibilities

teach undergraduate student courses, including some combination of the following: Clinical Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Immunology, and Clinical Microbiology, Blood-bank, Urinalysis, and Laboratory Management
ability to teach effectively
continued preparation and study in discipline
contribution to student growth and developments
service to the university and community

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents