Adjunt Instructor (Medical Laboratory Technology)

Position Summary Information

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is seeking a certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) with phlebotomy skills to serve as a grant-funded adjunct instructor for a mobile training laboratory. This position would travel with the mobile lab to remote regional areas within 50 miles of Weatherford, Texas.

This individual is responsible for developing and delivering hands-on laboratory and phlebotomy instruction aboard the mobile training unit, supporting students as they develop foundational clinical laboratory and specimen collection skills. This person will collaborate with the Program Directors of the Medical Laboratory Technology and Phlebotomy programs to develop curriculum, design the layout of the mobile lab, establish relationships with key personnel at target locations, and stock and maintain the mobile learning environment. This person will work with stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful launch and maintenance of grant-funded MLT mobile program.

Required Education

• Associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Current MLT certification (ASCP or equivalent)
• All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion. These standards include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
• Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.
• Associate degree and/or 2-5 years work experience in the field of study;
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6-10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
• Master’s degree and/or 11-15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
• Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.

Required Experience

• Familiarity with laboratory simulations or mobile training environments
• At least three (3) years phlebotomy training and experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students in and outside of the classroom.
• The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face-to-face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction.
• All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.
• Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation.
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner.
• Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete any required training.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to teach and evaluate hands-on technical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt instruction to varied learner skill levels

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.