Assistant Professor/Med Lab Tech Clinical Coordinator

Kankakee Community College is located along the banks of the Kankakee River, 60 miles south of Chicago.  The college is dedicated to the mission of enhancing quality of life through learning.  Though KCC is located in a tri-city metropolitan area, the college serves a largely rural district.

Provides instruction and assesses student learning in a variety of courses in the medical laboratory technology program; collaborates with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum, serves on college committees, and performs other duties appropriate for a faculty member as assigned; is dedicated to the learning college concepts and develops programs and facilitates activities that promote student success and lifelong learning. 

Is responsible to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor clinical activities for the clinical education components of the Medical Laboratory Technology and Phlebotomy curriculum; selects and annually evaluates clinical education sites and provides documented records and assessment of the clinical component of the program.

Essential Responsibilities:

A. Provide in-class and on-line instruction and assess student learning within their program area.

B. Select and review educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of competencies related to each course taught.

C. Prepare current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.

D. Collaborate with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.

E. Advise, counsel and assist students enrolled in their program in accomplishing their course and program goals.

F. Meet classes as scheduled by the college and maintains office hours as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.

G. Evaluate student performance, including maintaining and providing tenth day and midterm attendance in addition to grade records for each class.

H. Remain current with content, technology and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.

I. Assess student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the faculty Assessment Committee.

J. Participate in curriculum and course development.

K. Attend division and faculty meetings and communicate regularly with the program director and/or division dean regarding instructional concerns.

L. Assists the program director in development of catalog and other marketing material for the program.

M. Participates in the preparation of program evaluation reports of program accomplishments and concerns, making recommendations where appropriate to meet accreditation requirements.

N. Repairs, maintains, and inventories capital equipment used in assigned courses/programs within the limits of the area of expertise.

O. Function as an academic advisor for students enrolled in their division and assist in the advisement and scheduling process during in-service week.

P. Participate in faculty evaluation and in‑service development activities.

Q. Work in a collaborative manner and respond to phone and email requests promptly.

R. Assist the program director and/or division dean in the recruitment and selection of part‑time instructors.

S. Provide course materials and assistance to part‑time instructors as requested by the program director and/or division dean.

T. Assist the program director and/or division dean in the selection of clinical facilities.

U. Provide clinical facilities with appropriate course materials.

V. Serves as a liaison between clinical faculty, the program director, and the affiliate agencies in regards to scheduling and coordination of clinical rotation.

W. Serve on college committees as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.

X. Assist in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.

Y. Follow the policies and procedures of the college as stated in the Faculty Handbook and the KCC Faculty Association Contract.

Z. Represent and interpret the program informally at available opportunities such as high school visits, community gatherings, etc.

AA. Attend the commencement program.

Educational and Experiential Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

A. Bachelor’s degree required in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or related field; professional certification by a national accrediting agency (ASCP) or equivalent required.

B. Proficient in teaching all aspects of Medical Laboratory Technology.

C. Two or more years of teaching experience preferred.

D. Experience with an online learning management system desirable.

E. Qualified candidate must be functionally literate in reading, writing, and computation skills as well as computer literate or willing to learn.