Adjunct Assistant Professor - Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program at Santa Fe College prepares students to work as a medical technologist in a clinical setting such as a hospital, medical center, or reference laboratory and is accredited by the NAACLS.

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor will develop, prepare and teach a variety of coursework to include Clinical Chemistry, Hematology/Hemostasis, Immunology, Immunohematology/Transfusion medicine, Microbiology, Urine and Body Fluid Analysis and Laboratory Operations, and other emerging diagnostics and related disciplines. Faculty are assigned to the Perry Center or at any of the program's clinical affiliate locations. Course offerings may be taught during the day, evening, or online. Candidates must have the flexibility to teach assigned time and format at any site throughout the academic year. The candidate's primary function will be to teach didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS).

The part-time instructional service rate for Information Technology Education Biotechnology, Central Sterile Processing Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Dental, Medical Imaging, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology, Graphic Design and Digital Media programs is $986 per semester credit hour.

Job Description

Application Deadline: This advertisement is open continuously and for multiple positions. Applications are reviewed on a need-by basis.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction in didactic, laboratory and/or online settings to promote student success within a community college setting and align with the NAACLS curriculum guidelines.
• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service.
• Collaborates with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate the mastery of course content.
• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
• Assists with implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with SF college philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
• Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide meetings as needed.
• Serves as a professional role model and mentor for students and provides frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately documents student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes.
• Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students' progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
• Correlates clinical education with didactic education and evaluates student performance and learning.
• May evaluate, consult and instruct students during their clinical rotations.
• Maintains office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Assists the Program Director with preparing reports for internal and external audiences.
• Maintains current knowledge of the discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
• Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies and procedures.
• Works a flexible schedule at multiple worksites.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Chair, Emerging Technologies

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:  A master's degree or higher, or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any recognized academic major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science, including but not limited to medical, dental, pharmacology/pharmaceutical, veterinary, physiology, and pathology

Additional Requirements: For candidates appointed to a clinical setting, documentation of immunizations and current CPR/BLS certification are required. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred:  Relevant teaching experience within a community college setting. Current American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification. Candidates that have at least one year of clinical laboratory experience.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Application Process:  All applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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