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Department:

SHP Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)

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Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Position Title:

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

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.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Teach upper division undergraduate and graduate courses in clinical laboratory science. Individuals with experience and expertise in immunology 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.

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.

The Department: 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 three 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. More information about the department and its programs is available at www.cls.kumc.edu{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} .

The University of Kansas Medical Center: The University of Kansas (KU) is a major comprehensive research and teaching university. The KU Medical Center includes the Schools of Health Professions, Medicine, and Nursing, which together enroll about 2500 students. The KU Medical Center campus is located in a residential setting centrally situated in the greater metropolitan Kansas City area which encompasses seven counties over rolling terrain in Kansas nd Missouri. Additional information about the KU Medical Center is at www.kumc.edu{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.

Required Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Doctoral degree in a CLS appropriate discipline
• 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

• Work effectively with others
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas clearly

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter (with teaching philosophy)
• 3 professional references

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