Full Time Faculty Medical Laboratory Technician

POSITION PURPOSE:

Manage all elements of the designated academic program, including enrollment management, program administration, instructional quality, and human resource management ensuring coordination with academic and non-academic departments. Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to regional expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

• We are seeking an individual who is passionate about the field of Medical Laboratory Technology and dedicated to student success. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about advancing the profession and
• inspiring the next generation of medical laboratory professionals. A strong desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, support their educational journey, and contribute to their long-term career
• success is essential for this role.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• I. INSTRUCTION
• •Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and
• in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• •Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and
• furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• •Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a
• classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and
• college safety standards and practices.
• •Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• •Use Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment
• and communication.

• II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
• •Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in
• partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• •Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• •Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with regional expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 07.02.00).
• •Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

• III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• •Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
• •Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
• •Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

• IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH
• •Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.
• •Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service
• area as appropriate in the department and division.

• V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
• •Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant related projects.
• •Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
• •Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
• •Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
• •Participate in career service and alumni activities.
• •Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

• VI. ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
• •Review and analyze program data as related to completion and retention.
• •Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention.
• •Support development of student internships and other real-work experiences to support the curriculum and student experiential learning.
• •Assure quality of discipline-specific dual credit courses within the local high schools. See ASOM04.03.00 – Credit Transfer Awarding/Dual Credit for listing of specific responsibilities.
• •Create course schedules conducive to student learning and student access, in consideration of the needs of Corporate College; and maximizing utilization of existing classroom and
• laboratories.

• VII. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
• •Complete annual Program Review, which includes analysis of trend data and resources.
• •As appropriate, engage internally and externally with employers and other economic sector experts, deans, vice presidents, and as a member of the statewide curriculum committee to ensure alignment of quality, relevant, and market-driven curriculum.
• •Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in ASOM07.02.00 – Faculty Job Descriptions and Loading.
• •Coordinate program advisory committees and assure broad-based membership and participatory agendas.
• •If applicable, oversee equipment purchases and maintenance and supplies for instructional laboratories.

• VIII. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• •Coordinate recruitment, evaluation, and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (or designee).
• •Review and respond to faculty, staff and student issues.

Proposed Salary: $53,000 to $58,000 for a 9-month faculty contract (Aug-May), with the potential for an additional summer contract (June-Aug).

• BENEFITS
• •medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.)
• starting day 1, no waiting period.
• •Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (with the election of a consumer driven health plan).
• •Employer contribution of 10% towards a retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required).
• •Sick Time: 3.7 hours each pay (paid every two weeks).
• •9 Paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
• •Winter recess: The College also observes an official closing of 4 standard work weekdays between the
• observed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays.
• •Semester breaks such as fall break, spring break and weeks between each semester.
• •Free tuition towards Ivy Tech classes for employee and qualifying dependents.
• •Professional Development opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to
• area of instruction, faculty credentials per ASOM 07.01.00 for a discipline assigned, academic leadership and
• management skills.
• A qualified program director of the medical laboratory technology program meets all of the following criteria:
• •Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field, and
• •Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in Medical Technology, allied health, or a life or clinical science; and
• •Is an American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) registered medical technologist or a medical laboratory s