Medical Laboratory Science Lecturer and Clinical Coordinator

Medical Laboratory Science Lecturer and Clinical Coordinator

The Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences in the Wates College of Health Professions invites applications and nominations for the position of Lecturer and Clinical Coordinator.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern University is a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with a focus on public-impact research, serving nearly 26,000 students on three beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Through our degree offerings at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern offers a distinctive combination of community collaboration, world-class scholarship, innovative teaching, and hands-on learning opportunities.

To equitably serve a fast growing and highly diverse student body and to fulfill the University's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we actively seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to Inclusive Excellence. Candidates whose work furthers the institution's goals and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

Within this setting, the program offers four undergraduate tracks. The traditional Medical Laboratory Science degree program track is well-suited to entering freshmen, transfer students and students with a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or a related science field. In addition to the traditional track, Georgia Southern offers three online degree-completion options for students. The Medical Laboratory Science Online South Carolina Fast-Track is available to South Carolina residents who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field. The Medical Laboratory Science Post Baccalaureate Online Fast-Track is available to students who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in biology or chemistry and are currently employed by an approved hospital laboratory. Additionally, the online Career-Ladder track enables certified medical laboratory technicians (MLT) to advance their education with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program's purpose is to provide the MLS students with academic preparation and clinical experiences required to enter the workforce as a competent, professional entry-level medical laboratory scientist. The program's goal is to provide students with a high quality academic and professional environment through the use of didactic and instructional course work, student practice laboratories on campus, and clinical rotations in qualified hospital clinical laboratories, which allow for the development of intellectual and manipulative competencies and attainment of professional values characteristic of a medical laboratory scientist.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Department Chair the Lecturer and Clinical Coordinator requires teaching and administrative duties consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Medical Laboratory Science program. The primary responsibilities of the Clinical Coordinator are to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor activities on behalf of the Medical Laboratory Science program and in coordination with academic and clinical faculty. Teaching is required of all faculty. These activities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory and/or online settings to promote student success within a university setting and align with the NAACLS curriculum guidelines,
• Develop, schedule, monitor, and refine the clinical education component of the curriculum,
• Review existing memorandums of understanding (MOU aka clinical contracts) and establish rationale for new clinical training opportunities through the Dean's Office,
• Facilitate quality learning experiences for students during clinical education,
• Evaluate student performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum,
• Educate students, clinical faculty, and academic faculty about clinical education,
• Select clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with medical laboratory science practice,
• Maximize available resources for the clinical education program,
• Provide documented records and assessment of the clinical education component of the Medical Laboratory Science Program (including clinical education sites and clinical educators),
• Engage core faculty in clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment,
• Participate in public relations opportunities, campus and community service,
• Teach lecture, laboratory and clinical practicum components in the assigned medical laboratory science and the Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences discipline,
• Assist with procedures involved with program (re)accreditation,
• Works collaboratively with the Program Coordinator, Department Chair, Associate Dean, Dean, other units and departments,
• In the absence of the program director, temporarily perform the duties affiliated with the daily operation of the program,
• Assist the Program Coordinator/Director in gathering data and process improvement required by accreditation agencies (University System of GA - USG, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - SACS, University, College of Health Professions - COHP, National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) etc.),
• Maintain and enhance positive communication with and coordination with affiliated health care agencies,
• Participate in program promotion and student recruitment.
• Serve on department and/or university committees,
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders,
• The Lecturer and Clinical Coordinator, in cooperation with program faculty, establishes clinical education sites and facility standards, selects and evaluates clinical education sites, and facilitates ongoing development of and communication with clinical education sites and clinical faculty. The position is a 12-month non tenure track position. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The program is partially distance learning using Desire2Learn Folio e Classroom. Essential job functions require the ability to view computer screens for extended periods. An online teaching certification through Georgia Southern University will be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned ASCP Board of Registry generalist certification with at least a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution in Medical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field,
• Minimum of two years full-time experience in a full-service clinical laboratory as a certified MLT/MLS
• For the rank of Lecturer, must have earned or be in the process of earning a Master's degree in any field with at least a baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science from a NAACLS accredited program, with an expected completion date of June 30, 2023,
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives,
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development,
• Must hold and maintain current active professional organization membership(s),
• Must be willing to teach online, day or evening classes, and labs on campus,
• Must be willing to travel to clinical sites for NAACLS required site visits

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience in a Medical Laboratory Science academic program and/or administrative experience in clinical practice,
• Prior work experience as a Clinical Coordinator,
• Academic Advising experience
• Prior work with students in the clinical setting
• Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles,
• Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels,
• Online teaching certification (Quality Matters or closely related),
• Experience in interprofessional activities,
• Demonstrated leadership experience by serving on professional, university or college level committees,
• Additional specialty certification(s) is highly recommended but not required.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution.
• All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad and outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
• Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
• Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Screening of applications begins December 14, 2022 and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is July 1, 2023. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Ms. Amy Frazier, Search Chair
Search #67945
Georgia Southern University
Electronic mail: https://tinyurl.com/3pk7jwpk
Telephone: 912-344-3109

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://chp.georgiasouthern.edu/diagnostic/programs/medical-laboratory-science/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-478-6947.

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