Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Allied Health Sciences

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach laboratory courses in Microbiology, Hematology, and Clinical Chemistry with some lectures in Microbiology.
• May occasionally teach in areas such as Molecular Diagnostics, Immunology, Immunohematology and/or general courses within the Department of Allied Health Sciences.
• Teach in-person on the Austin Peary State University campus in Clarksville, Tennessee Monday – Friday during the academic year.
• Summer classes for extra compensation may also be available.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrate willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of the University, College, and Department.
• Be willing to teach at times, places, and modalities necessary to meet student needs.
• Be willing to adopt innovative teaching methods and delivery as appropriate.
• Possess the knowledge, talents, and skills in the discipline to promote effective teaching.
• Demonstrate respect for the diverse learning needs of students.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for courses offered and taught in one’s curriculum area.
• Demand and maintain high standards and expectations for all students.
• Implement teaching activities and a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures, and resources, including the application of technology.
• Develop and implement evaluation and assessment techniques that are appropriate for each course.
• Be available, knowledgeable, and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advisement of students.
• Serve effectively on committees and other appropriate functions that assist in University governance.

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Nationally recognized certification MLS(AMT) or MLS(ASCP)
• Tennessee licensure or eligibility required.
• Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Health Sciences, or related scientific field preferred.
• Degree is required to be conferred no later than August 1, 2026.
• Work experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Must be qualified to teach all medical laboratory science lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduate level, and other courses supportive of or relevant to the medical laboratory science curriculum.

Additional Information

• A background search will be required of the successful candidate.
• Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application.
• If you would like to attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application.
• You will not be able to attach your Letters of Recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted.
• Lets of Recommendation may be sent by hard copy to “Austin Peary State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated or they can be sent via email to facultyapplications@apsu.edu