Part-time Faculty: Medical Laboratory Technology - Lakeland Community College

Lakeland Community College is recruiting adjunct faculty to teach Blood Collection Techniques and Clinical Chemistry.  The classes consists of a lecture and laboratory component and are designed to be in-person.

Course:  MDLT 2151 Blood Collection Techniques    

Course Description:  This course introduces students to theory and practice of blood collection. It focuses on the phlebotomy process and the role of the laboratorian in the pre-analytical process. Laboratory experience includes phlebotomy techniques. Students will learn how to correlate laboratory results with errors in the pre-analytical process.

Course:  MDLT 2550 Clinical Chemistry

Course Description: This course specializes in the measurement of chemical components in the blood for the purpose of diagnosis, prognosis, and the treatment of disease. It emphasizes analytical principles, sources of error, and quality control. Laboratory procedures include analysis of proteins, carbohydrates, enzymes, lipids, and electrolytes. Students will learn to correlate laboratory results with disease states.

Qualifications: Required: 

        For lecture:

• ASCP MT/MLS certification (this includes a BS degree)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in appropriate clinical laboratory department

        For lab:

• ASCP MLT certification
• Minimum of 2 years experience in appropriate clinical laboratory department

        Preferred:

• Teaching experience
• Experience in web-based learning using Blackboard and Web-Ex
• Experience with software including Microsoft Word and Power-point

Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned class in a manner consistent with institutional and course goals and objectives.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate laboratory exercises that enhance student learning.
• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments – develops and posts assignments consistent with student knowledge base, skill competency and learning needs.
• Grade homework, quizzes, tests. Labs and other work in a timely manner.
• Provide documented feedback to students on class performance.
• Is available for remediation of students as required.
• Maintains open communication with Program Director regarding instructional needs.

Compensation: Part-time faculty earn $792/unit of load.  Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s Benefits for Adjunct Faculty, including information on paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, employee assistance program and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

1. Complete all questions in the application*
2. Attach a cover letter and current resume
3. Attach an unofficial transcript documenting the required educational qualifications

Applications will be accepted until position is filled and all applications will be kept on file for one year and reviewed as vacancies occur.

*To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser is updated to the latest version (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.

Lakeland Community College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  Lakeland Community College is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.  If your disability requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7555.