Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term

Job description

Working/Functional Title
Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program at Michigan State University invites applications for a Fixed Term Faculty position (non-tenure) at a rank commensurate with experience.

The appointment will be an academic year, nine-month position.

This individual will be responsible for in-person and online instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The teaching load would be approximately 3 courses per semester, the discipline of which would depend upon candidate expertise and BLD program need.

MSU BLD offers two undergraduate degrees, Biomedical Laboratory Science and Medical Laboratory Science (a NACCLS accredited program) and three graduate degrees – an MA in Biomedical Laboratory Science, an MS in Clinical Laboratory Science, and an MS in Biomedical Laboratory Operations.

Additional responsibilities include advising, professional engagement, service, and outreach.

Opportunities for summer employment and/or clinical activities may be accommodated.

The salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements

+ A doctoral degree in biological sciences, public health, education, health sciences, or related field (Ast.

Prof.).

[Masters Degree (Inst.) Bachelors Degree (Ast.

Inst.)]

+ Hold a clinical certification/credential (such as MLS, or eligible).

+ Teaching potential as reflected in experiences educating or training people.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a team.

+ Commitment to professional development.


Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments for a diverse group of learners.
Desired Qualifications

+ Knowledge of or experience with discipline-based education research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and/or scholarly approaches to curriculum development.

+ Experience teaching in a relevant field as an instructor of record.

+ Professional experience developing and/or disseminating knowledge in a relevant field through research, outreach, publication, or presentations.

+ Participation in professional societies (such as ASCLS, ASCP, etc.).

+ Working experience in the medical laboratory.

+ Specific experience in hematology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, and scientific writing.

Required Application Materials

+ Cover letter that describes your interest in the position.

+ Please submit a single learning objective (written by you) that addresses a fundamental concept or competency in medical laboratory science, why you think it an important learning objective, how you would assess the learning objective, and a description of your instructional approach used to help students achieve the objective.

+ CV.

+ Names and contact information of 3 references who will be contacted if invited for a final interview

Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin 1 month from posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Angela Wholehan, Teaching Specialist, BLD (angelalw@msu.edu).

Job application should be made through the MSU Careers website at https://careers.msu.edu.
Review of Applications Begins On
11/27/2024
Summary of Health Risks
Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids and materials covered under Universal Precautions.

This covers employees at MSU that have a reasonable anticipated risk of exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

This includes Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and other bloodborne pathogens that are included in MSUs Bloodborne Pathogen Program as outlined in the Exposure Control Plan (ECP).

Job classifications, in which all or some of the employees have potential occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, are listed in Appendix A of the ECP.

The ECP is revised on an annual basis and copies of the most recent edition are available on the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) website at www.ehs.msu.edu The MSU Exposure Control Plan requires all employees to attend an initial training as well as an annual retraining on bloodborne pathogens.

Employees covered under this program must be offered free Hepatitis B vaccination within the first ten days of employment.


Website
https://bld.natsci.msu.edu/
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years.

One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Required Skill Profession

Other General