Medical Laboratory Technology Instructor (9mo) in Graham, North Carolina at Alamance Community College

Position Summary

As salaried employees, Faculty work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with a required minimum of 20-24 on-campus hours Monday through Friday. In certain program areas and during certain periods, such as advising and registration, Faculty may be required to work more than the minimum on-campus hours. Focused on student success, Faculty support the College’s mission by facilitating student learning in and outside of class through high-quality instruction, academic support, and informed advising.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide appropriate and effective instruction in Medical Laboratory Technology courses
  • Teach classes per the College’s teaching load formula in combinations including day, evening, weekend, off-campus, and online as the College requires
  • Provide relevant learning opportunities that promote student engagement and retention
  • Create meaningful assessments and evaluate student work according to departmental standards
  • Maintain accurate student records, including course attendance
  • Be available to students during office or lab hours for assistance
  • Provide regular grade updates through Moodle gradebook
• Provide accurate, informed advising
  • Maintain accessible office or lab hours
  • Understanding College policies and procedures, degree requirements, and transfer requirements
  • Provide students with current information regarding career opportunities, as appropriate
  • Be informed about College services and support for students
• Recruit students, including participation in open houses, College events, and recruitment fairs
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts
• Build positive, effective relationships with internal and external partners
• Participating in student club activities and events
• Assist with NAACLS accreditation reports
• Assist with live projects as relevant
• Serve on College committees and other duties as assigned
• Stay current with the requirements of the programs including maintaining good standing with NAACLS accreditation
• Participate in a minimum of 36 hours of documented continuing professional education every three years

This position requires strong interpersonal skills in communication with students to include recruiting and advising, as well as participation with colleagues, staff, administrators, and community partners as individuals or as part of a team. Participation in college functions, committee assignments and other tasks as assigned is also required. Work hours may include day, evening, and weekend hours.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Walking __X__
• Running _____
• Squatting ___X___
• Jumping ______
• Sitting __X___
• Standing __X___
• Lifting (10 lbs. maximum) ___X___
• Speaking _X__
• Hearing ___X___

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Classroom Setting ______
• Inside ___X____
• Outside ________

• Office Setting ___X____
• Loading Dock ________

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Required:

• Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a regionally accredited institution
• Current Nationally recognized generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Preferred:

• Teaching experience at a community college level, teaching college level courses, and evaluating student knowledge of current NAACLS accreditation standards and procedures
• Familiarity with North Carolina Community College curriculum structure and processes
• Curriculum/program development experience, policy, and procedure formulation; and evaluating program effectiveness
• Solid understanding of NAACLS accreditation requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science from a regionally accredited institution
• Nationally recognized generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • ASCP generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.

For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.