What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor for MLS position at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio?
Instructor Faculty Position Available
Medical Laboratory Sciences Program
Department of Health Sciences
UT Health San Antonio
The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Program in the Department of Health Sciences at UT Health San Antonio invites qualified candidates to apply for a full-time (12 month), non-tenure track faculty position at the Instructor level. This position focuses on Medical Laboratory Sciences education and laboratory administration. Primary responsibilities include:
- Prepare laboratory sessions including samples and laboratory instrumentation in all Medical Laboratory Sciences disciplines.
- Manage the Program’s student laboratories to include inventory and purchase of laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies; maintenance and preparation of laboratory equipment for student laboratory sessions; serve as Program's safety officer and maintain student laboratory safety records.
- Teach and evaluate students in classroom and laboratory environments.
- Develop, prepare and deliver course content for upper-division Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree courses in the undergraduate and graduate lecture and laboratory courses of Medical Laboratory Sciences, dependent on discipline expertise and education.
- Incorporate new knowledge and techniques into online, clinical, classroom, and laboratory instruction.
- Conduct research or administrative activities appropriate to academic rank.
- Participate in curriculum and program development, implementation, evaluation, and revision.
Qualified candidates must have:
- Master of Science degree
- Professional U.S. certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP)
- Minimum of two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
The Medical Laboratory Sciences Program is a NAACLS-accredited program offering both BS and MS degrees in MLS. The Department of Health Sciences is one of seven departments within the School of Health Professions. UT Health San Antonio also includes schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health and Graduate Biomedical Sciences. The University’s 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. The 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.
To Apply:
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.
Benefits Overview
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.
Salary : $40,000
