Part-Time MLT Instructor -Clinical Microbiology at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
Adjunct
Job Title:Part-Time MLT Instructor -Clinical Microbiology
Classification Title:Part-Time Faculty
Campus Location:ASU Beebe
Job Description:GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Arkansas State University–Beebe seeks a qualified part-time instructor to teach Clinical Microbiology within the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program. The instructor will be responsible for delivering course content and supervising laboratory instruction specific to microbiological techniques used in clinical laboratories. Instruction will focus on microbial taxonomy, specimen collection and handling, cultivation, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of medically significant organisms. The position requires teaching both didactic (lecture) and hands-on lab components while adhering to institutional guidelines, NAACLS accreditation standards, and clinical laboratory safety protocols. The instructor will work closely with the MLT Program Director to support student learning, curriculum effectiveness, and program improvement. This course is taught over a 4-week period, and compensation is $650 per credit hour.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Deliver and update course materials, including syllabi, lectures, and lab exercises focused on Clinical Microbiology.
- Instruct and supervise MLT students in proper microbiological techniques during lab sessions.
- Assess student learning through exams, quizzes, practicals, and assignments.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and grades.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student learning and professional growth.
- Ensure all lab activities follow biosafety guidelines and good laboratory practices.
- Communicate regularly with the MLT Program Director regarding student performance and course updates.
- Align course delivery with institutional, programmatic, and NAACLS standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
- Current certification as an MLT, MLS (ASCP), or equivalent national certification required.
- At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist in a healthcare or laboratory setting.
- Prior teaching or instructional experience in an academic or clinical environment is preferred.
$650 per credit hour
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Background Check Statement:This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.
Background Check Requirements:Criminal Background
ASU Beebe EEO Statement:Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.
Posting Number:F2602014
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicants:NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof.
Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.
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