Assistant Professor/Clinical - The University of Texas Health Science Center : Job Details

The Medical Laboratory Sciences Program within the Department of Health Sciences at the UT Health San Antonio invites applications for a full-time (12 month)faculty position. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic, NAACLS-accredited academic program that offers both Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Applicants will be considered for this full-time faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor/Clinical, non-tenure-track in the School of Health Professions.

Primary responsibilities:

• Develop, prepare, and deliver high-quality didactic and laboratory instruction in upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses, with emphasis in one or more of the following areas:Core Laboratory,Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, and/or Molecular Diagnostics.
• Manage laboratory teaching materials, instrumentation, and supplies to ensure safe and effective laboratory instruction. Assist with laboratory preparation as needed.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback in both lecture and laboratory settings.
• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional materials.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including independent or collaborative research with potential for peer-reviewed publication and external funding.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates must have:

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP); and

A minimum of a masters degree in an MLS-appropriate discipline, Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS) or PhD in Science preferred; and

Teaching experience in an academic-based, NAACLS-accredited, medical laboratory science education program.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Health Sciences is one of seven departments in the School of Health Professions. In addition to the School of Health Professions, the UT Health San Antonio also has a Medical School, Dental School, Nursing School, School of Public Health, and a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The Universitys purpose is to provide the best in health professions education, biomedical research, and patient care to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. The campus is located in the South Texas Medical Center which encompasses four of the major hospital systems in San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is a constituent of the University of Texas System. San Antonio is the center of a vibrant educational, medical, economic, and cultural community.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

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UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

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