Instructor and Assistant Professor, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Continuing Track Faculty

University of Delaware

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Job No: 504085

Work Type: Faculty

Location: Newark, DE

Categories: Medical Molecular Sciences

Instructor and Assistant Professor, Continuing Track Faculty
Positions

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences

The Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences is seeking
continuing track faculty to teach in our NAACLS-accredited Medical
Laboratory Science (MLS) program. These individuals should have the
skills and innovation required to effectively teach university
courses for MLS students and participate in appropriate scholarly
and service activities consistent with the Department's vision,
mission, and philosophy. Eligible candidates should have at least
three years of clinical laboratory experience, preferably with an
emphasis in hematology or microbiology. Ideal candidates should
demonstrate competence in both didactic and clinical education and
the ability to deliver the MLS curriculum in both the traditional
classroom and online.

The department is seeking two (2) qualified candidates, one at
the rank of Assistant Professor and the other at the rank of
instructor or assistant professor. The anticipated start date is
August 15, 2027. MMSC offers undergraduate and graduate programs in
the clinical, biomedical, and pre-health sciences. Successful
candidates are expected to teach lectures and student lab courses
at the undergraduate and graduate level in the department,
primarily in areas of medical laboratory science. A generalist
background is preferred, although experience in hematology or
microbiology is desired.

Selected candidates will be expected to advise graduate
students, pursue scholarly activities, and perform service to the
university, department, and professional community. Content
knowledge in the biomedical sciences and a demonstrated commitment
to using evidence-based teaching methods are required. Incumbents
also work with clinical affiliates to support students in their
clinical rotations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful candidates will have at least three years of clinical
laboratory experience, teaching and professional experience.
Knowledge of biomedical sciences and commitment to evidence-based
teaching, including MLS(ASCP)CM certification or equivalent is
required. A doctoral degree (Ph.D., Sc.D., Ed.D., D.C.L.S., or
similar) or a doctoral candidate with ABD (all but dissertation) in
medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or a
related biomedical field is required for the rank of Assistant
Professor. A master’s degree is required for the rank of
Instructor.

Preferred qualifications include specialist certification in
hematology or microbiology; college-level teaching experience,
including laboratory instruction; and familiarity with NAACLS
accreditation standards. The ability to teach an additional MLS
subject area, such as urinalysis and body fluids, clinical
chemistry, or immunohematology, or to contribute to graduate-level
courses in biostatistics, research design, or laboratory management
is also preferred.

For both positions, appointments at the applicable academic rank
is subject to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and
departmental faculty vote, in accordance with the University’s
collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

THE DEPARTMENT:

MMSC is an agile, student-centered department recognized for
innovation in education, research, outreach, and practice. We have
expanded undergraduate offerings to include Medical Laboratory
Science (NAACLS-accredited), Applied Molecular Biology &
Biotechnology (ASBMB-accredited), and two Medical Diagnostics
majors (one uniquely preparing students for Physician Assistant
programs). Graduate education has grown with three professionally
focused master’s degrees alongside our established Ph.D. in
Molecular Biosciences. We actively collaborate with academic,
clinical, community, and industry partners to enrich experiential
learning and broaden access to STEM.

THE COLLEGE:

The College of Health Sciences is a dynamic, innovative academic
unit with more than 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and
131 faculty, who are nationally recognized leaders across multiple
disciplines. The College is housed in multiple buildings on the
traditional main campus but also is an anchor tenant of the
University’s Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR)
Campus. STAR has become an exciting center that combines business,
research and education, focused on leading topics in health
science, biopharmaceuticals, data science, engineering, finance and
other cross-cutting fields of study. In addition to Kinesiology and
Applied Physiology (ranked #6 according to the National Academy of
Kinesiology), the College has six additional academic units,
including Communication Sciences and Disorders, Epidemiology,
Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences, Medical and Molecular
Sciences, Physical Therapy (ranked #1 by US News and World Report),
and the School of Nursing. With annual research expenditures of
approximately $20 million, the college currently houses a number of
large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the
NIH and DoD. The college boasts strong research teams in the areas
of neurological disorders, cardiovascular health, and other chronic
disease conditions, as well as rehabilitation science and
concussion.

One of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United
States, the University of Delaware has a rich history of
contributing scientific insights and new ideas, fostering
enlightenment, transforming lives and changing the world. Today
under the leadership of President Laura Carlson, the University is
committed to building on this legacy to meet the complex challenges
facing the globe. The University’s foremost priority remains to
ensure the success of every student, and this commitment dates back
to our roots as a small private academy founded in 1743. From that
early school, which educated three signers of the Declaration of
Independence, UD has grown into a research-intensive,
technologically advanced institution that is at the forefront of
innovation in the classroom, in the laboratory and in the
community.

Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a
Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research
University (with very high research activity, a designation
accorded to fewer than 3% of degree-granting institutions in the
U.S.), and with external funding exceeding $200 million. A
state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University
enrolls approximately 18,600 undergraduates and 4,500 graduate
students.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with
experience and qualifications. Faculty at the University have
regularly received annual cost-of-living and merit salary
increases, and the benefits package is one of the best in the
nation. Relocation and start-up funds are available and negotiable.
Appointment date is August 15th 2027.

TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis starting
Nov 15th and continue until the position is filled. Nominations and
expressions of interest will be kept confidential; references will
be contacted only with the candidate’s permission.

Please submit the following attachments to your application:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• Statement of scholarly interests
• Contact information for three references

The application materials will be shared with the search
committee. For more information, contact Sam Biswas PhD
(biswassb@udel.edu) and Endale Gebregzabher PhD
(endaleg@udel.edu), Search Committee Co-Chairs. Review of
applications will begin on November 15th, and will continue until
the position is filled.

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