Assistant Clinical Professor of Health Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program Coordinator

About the role

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi seeks a non‑tenure track Assistant Clinical Professor and Program Coordinator for the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program, with a start date as early as Spring 2027. The position is a 9‑month academic appointment (possible summer appointment) based on the Corpus Christi campus. The incumbent will maintain program quality, ensure NAACLS compliance, provide leadership for curriculum and student success, and teach MLS lecture and laboratory courses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the quality and effectiveness of the MLS program and ensure compliance with NAACLS standards.
• Sustain and develop affiliations and educational opportunities with regional healthcare institutions.
• Provide leadership for continuous program improvement and identify opportunities to strengthen and advance the program.
• Teach students and model exemplary professional behavior through work with students, peers, administration, and community colleagues.
• Provide student support including mentoring, advising, and recruiting.
• Ensure adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes, and current didactic, laboratory, and clinical education best practices.
• Maintain content expertise and participate in College, University, and professional service activities.
• Actively participate in College and University committees and activities.
• Teach undergraduate MLS lecture and laboratory courses within areas of expertise.
• Provide leadership for curriculum development, student learning, and program assessment.
• Oversee accreditation processes.
• Coordinate clinical education and affiliations.
• Contribute to student recruitment and admissions.
• Monitor student progress and program outcomes.
• Foster relationships with healthcare organizations and clinical partners.
• Support the development and maintenance of clinical and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Participate in activities that advance the goals of CONHS and TAMU‑CC.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an appropriate field (e.g., science, Medical Laboratory Science, or business administration).
• Current national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP)CM.
• At least three (3) years of MLS experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to meet NAACLS qualifications for program directors.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach core Medical Laboratory Science lecture and laboratory courses.
• Expertise in one or more areas including microbiology, hematology, immunohematology, and immunology/serology.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Ed.D., DCLS, or other relevant doctoral degree (advanced ABD considered but degree must be conferred at time of appointment).
• Experience with NAACLS accreditation processes.
• Experience with distance learning platforms, video conferencing tools, and innovative instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple Medical Laboratory Science content areas.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with health care organizations and community partners.

Skills

• Teaching MLS lecture and laboratory courses.
• Curriculum development and program assessment.
• Accreditation process oversight (NAACLS).
• Clinical education coordination and affiliation management.
• Student recruitment, admissions, and progress monitoring.
• Mentoring, advising, and student support.
• Relationship building with healthcare and clinical partners.
• Use of distance learning and instructional technologies.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary work and committee participation.

Schedule

9‑month academic appointment with a possible summer appointment.