Instructor Medical Laboratory Sciences

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Closing Date:

12/13/2025

Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

CHP Medical Laboratory Sciences

Departments Website:

of Job Duties:The Department of Laboratory Sciences in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks applicants for a full-time 12-month faculty position located in Little Rock Arkansas. We are searching for a team-oriented faculty member to join the successful dynamic and student-oriented medical laboratory sciences program. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Tenure or non-tenure track is available depending on academic qualifications. Position reports to the medical laboratory sciences program director.

The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The program offers a full- or part-time day program with one cohort of up to 30 students beginning each fall semester. The full-time track requires 17 months to complete. The part-time track allows students a maximum of five semesters to complete the program. The program also offers an MLT-to-MLS distance track that is designed for medical laboratory technicians (MLTs). Upon completion of the full-time part-time or MLT-to-MLS track a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences is awarded.

UAMS is Arkansas only academic health center with seven institutes including the Reynolds Institute on Aging Stephens Spine Institute Jones Eye Institute Myeloma Institute for Research & Therapy Psychiatric Research Institute Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and Translational Research Institute. The university has five colleges including Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Public Health and Health Professions (CHP) as well as a Graduate School of biomedical sciences. The College of Health Professions which houses the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program also has 15 other programs with the potential for innovative interprofessional opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in science education health-related field management or equivalent from an accredited institution. (Candidates possessing a bachelors degree will be expected to attain a masters degree in education or a health-related discipline.)

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

• A minimum of 3 years experience performing high-complexity testing as a generalist with experience in all areas of the lab.

• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills ability to identify and solve problems.

• Ability to travel frequently to clinical sites and recruitment events to meet with potential students and current MLS students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in science education or a health-related field from an accredited institution.

• Teaching experience (online classroom and/or clinical).

• Experience in managing teams or programs.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the organization administration planning development and continuous review of clinical experiences for medical laboratory sciences students

• Design and teach academic courses within area(s) of expertise serving as backup didactic faculty for multiple on-campus program areas

• Provide faculty support for the online program in collaboration with the Program and Assistant Program Directors

• Serve as a recruiting liaison for the College of Health Professions focusing on on-campus recruitment and assisting with online recruitment as needed

• Engage in research and scholarly activities appropriate to faculty rank and track

• Contribute to university college and departmental service consistent with faculty expectations

• Participate in program and curriculum assessment planning and implementation activities

• Support NAACLS accreditation processes including self-study review and site visits

• Maintain current MLS certification and professional development

• Collaborate with colleagues by co-teaching or providing instructional support as assigned by the Program Director.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae List of three Professional References (name email business title)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please make sure to upload CV Cover Letter and List of Three References.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Standing Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes