Clinical Assistant Professor - School of Health Professions (Clinical Laboratory Sciences)

About the role

Department: SHP Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

About the role

Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary

The Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking applicants for an open Assistant Professor position. The CLS department's programs include NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist and Diagnostic Molecular Scientist undergraduate programs, and a Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science program. To support our goals, the Department invites applications for a full-time tenure or nontenure track (depending on qualifications) Assistant Professor who will contribute to our clinical laboratory science programs.

The Department programs include a Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) and a BS in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS). The DCLS program prepares graduates for advanced practice as members of innovative interprofessional healthcare teams, and is one of four such programs in the U.S. The BS in CLS program includes two concentration options: clinical & molecular biotechnology.

The clinical concentration is a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program. The molecular biotechnology concentration is a NAACLS-accredited Diagnostic Molecular Scientist program. The University of Kansas CLS program has a long history, having marked its 90th anniversary in 2023.

Job Duties

• Teach upper division undergraduate and graduate courses in clinical laboratory science. Individuals with experience and expertise in phlebotomy, lab operations, and microbiology are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Coordinate and evaluate clinical/applied learning experience placements to ensure achievement of program goals and competencies.
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of program curriculum, policy, procedures, and outcomes as appropriate to maintain accreditation of degree programs.
• Participate in student advising and mentoring, and assessment of student achievement and progress.
• Serve on departmental, School of Health Professions, and University committees.
• Conduct and communicate scholarly activity relevant to the department and the profession and promote scholarly activity by clinical laboratory science students.

Additional information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Doctoral degree in a CLS appropriate discipline.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses: MLS(ASCP) certification (other clinical laboratory certification credentials may substitute)

Work Experience

• Experience in a clinical laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Teaching experience in an academic-based NAACLS-accredited clinical laboratory science education program.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication.

Additional information

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.

One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

• Employee Type: Regular
• Time Type: Full time