Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Medical Laboratory Science

Job Summary

The School of Biological, Environmental and Earth Sciences at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Medical Laboratory Science to begin August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and deliver Medical Laboratory Science lecture courses.
• Develop, modify, set-up, and deliver laboratory lectures for Medical Laboratory Science courses.
• Develop, modify, and deliver content for undergraduate and corresponding graduate-level Medical Laboratory Science courses in both face to face/campus and online formats.
• Advise students in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Participate in school, college, and University service activities such as but not limited to recruitment, committee membership, as well as tenure and promotion.
• Maintain campus presence for student advisement and tutoring, faculty meetings and service activities, and University event participation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: either a Master’s degree in a natural science or closely related field (for Instructor) or an earned PhD or EdD in a natural science or closely related field (for Assistant Teaching Professor) from an accredited college or university. Additional qualifications include 18 hours of graduate-level courses in medical laboratory science and evidence of commitment to excellence in teaching. ASCP certification as a medical laboratory scientist is required with continuing education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and an online Learning Management System like Canvas.
• Medical Laboratory Science generalist skills (special certification, education or interest in Chemistry, Hematology and/or Management, desirable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned MS, Ph.D. or EdD.
• 3-5 years of clinical/academic teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summary of student evaluations, peer, or supervisor evaluations).
• Proof of instructional development (e.g., teaching-related workshops or conferences attended).
• Professional organization membership.

About the University

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education