Medical Laboratory Technology Instructor

El Paso Community College•El Paso, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In-person work on campus is an essential function. This is an anticipated tenure-track faculty opening with annual academic-year employment contracts leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year of employment. Depending on College needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses in a semester. The hiring committee may offer the position as a Lecturer position if deemed appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. A Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Chemistry may be considered if the candidate is ASCP certified.
Submit a transcript reflecting the required completed coursework and conferred degree; the candidate must be fully qualified at the time of application.
Three years of work-related experience, exclusive of teaching.
ASCP Generalist certification; American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification may be acceptable.
Experience teaching in the discipline.
Experience or ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
Complete and submit an EPCC online employment application by the announced deadline and submit required academic transcripts.
Academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university, or be certified as recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in the institution’s home country.
Foreign-language transcripts must include a full word-for-word translation by a current NACES member and an evaluation for equivalency to U.S.-accredited coursework.
Provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.
The successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check, as permitted or required by applicable law and College policies.

Nice To Haves

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged.
Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview may receive reimbursement for one-half of U.S. transportation costs, and the College will arrange and pay for up to two nights of lodging.

Responsibilities

Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with a syllabus by the end of the first week of classes, explaining course requirements, objectives, methods for attaining objectives, and evaluation methods.
Use teaching methods appropriate for students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles; enable students to assess their progress and provide reasonable opportunities to master course objectives.
Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials, assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials, evaluate curriculum, and assess student learning outcomes.
Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
Post and maintain office hours according to institutional guidelines; serve as an academic advisor and provide leadership and supervision in student activities.
Provide opportunities for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluations to the designated office.
Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects and exhibiting leadership in their implementation.
Participate on committees and contribute to College governance through active committee service.
Work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
Assist in the evaluation and selection of faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
Participate in faculty orientation, professional development seminars, and activities that enhance professional development; maintain professional awareness and growth.
Support the community college's mission to serve the community and perform other appropriate duties as assigned or directed.
Assist with ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, and budgets.