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Ast Professor - Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program and Department of Medicine at Michigan State University invite applications for a Fixed Term Faculty position (non-tenure) at a rank commensurate with experience. The appointment will be an annual year, 12-month position. This individual will be responsible for in-person and online instruction at the undergraduate (BLD 435, BLD 435L, and BLD 434) and graduate level in the areas of immunohematology, immunology, and histocompatibility. The teaching load would be approximately 2 courses per semester. MSU BLD offers two undergraduate degrees, Biomedical Laboratory Science and Medical Laboratory Science (a NACCLS accredited program) and three graduate degrees -- an MA in Biomedical Laboratory Science, an MS in Clinical Laboratory Science, and an MS in Biomedical Laboratory Operations. This individual would also be expected to perform duties commensurate with those as a laboratory director or director in training as proscribed by CMS/CLIA/ACHI. 51% of this position would entail teaching in the BLD program, and 49% would entail serving as an associate laboratory director/director in training in the Immunohematology and Serology Laboratory. Additional responsibilities include advising, professional engagement, service, and outreach. The salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -chemical, biological, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, immunohematology, immunology, or histocompatibility

Minimum Requirements

• A doctoral degree in chemical, biological, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, immunohematology, immunology, or histocompatibility
• Hold a clinical certification/credential (such as MLS, CHT, CHS, or eligible)
• Have qualifications to perform duties as a laboratory director or director in training as proscribed by CLIA/ACHI
• Documented knowledge and experience in histocompatibility and immunogenetics
• Teaching potential as reflected in experiences educating or training people
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a team
• Commitment to professional development
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments for a diverse group of learners

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience with discipline-based education research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and/or scholarly approaches to curriculum development
• Experience teaching in a relevant field as an instructor of record
• Professional experience developing and/or disseminating knowledge in a relevant field through research, outreach, publication, or presentations
• Experience in assay validation and quality assurance in the laboratory
• Participation in professional societies (such as ACHI, ASCLS, etc.)

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter that describes your interest in the position
• Please submit a single learning objective (written by you) that addresses a fundamental concept or competency related to immunohematology, immunology, histocompatibility, or immunogenetics, why you think it is an important learning objective, how you would assess the learning objective, and a description of your instructional approach used to help students achieve the objective
• CV
• Names and contact information of 3 references who will be contacted if invited for a final interview

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