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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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Bachelor’s degree in science, education, health-related field, management, or related field from an accredited institution. (Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree will be expected to attain a master’s degree in education or a health-related discipline)
Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
A minimum of 3 years’ experience performing high-complexity testing as a generalist with experience in all areas of the lab.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, ability to identify and solve problems.
Ability to travel frequently to clinical sites and recruitment events to meet with potential students and current MLS students.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in science, education, or a health-related field from an accredited institution.
Teaching experience (online, classroom, and/or clinical).
Experience in managing teams or programs.
Responsibilities:
Participate in the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for medical laboratory sciences students.
Design and teach academic courses in the area(s) of content expertise. This position will serve as a backup didactic faculty for multiple areas for our on-campus program.
Serve as a key faculty providing support for the online program, in support of the program, and as assistant program directors..
Serve as recruiting liaison for the College of Health Professions recruitment efforts with an emphasis on on-campus recruiting and assisting with online recruitment on an as-needed basis.
Participate in research and other scholarly activities appropriate to faculty rank and track.
Engage in service activities, consistent with university and college expectations for core faculty.
Contribute to program and curriculum assessment, planning, and implementation activities.
Participate in NAACLS accreditation-related review, self-study, and site visit processes.
Maintain current MLS certification.
Assist other faculty by co-teaching or providing assistance as deemed necessary by the program director.
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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.