Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of the Medical Lab Sciences Program

Location: Laredo, Texas, United States; regular attendance on campus and in the workplace is required

Company

Texas A&M International University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution within the Texas A&M University System, serving more than 8,000 students in Laredo.

What you will do

• Lead the implementation, administration, assessment, and continuous improvement of the BSMLS program.
• Support programmatic accreditation and maintain compliance with institutional, state, and professional standards.
• Develop, implement, assess, and revise curriculum, student learning outcomes, and program effectiveness measures.
• Teach undergraduate Medical Laboratory Science courses and create student-centered learning environments.
• Recruit, advise, mentor, and support students, including multicultural, multilingual, and first-generation learners.
• Develop healthcare partnerships, coordinate clinical education experiences, and support faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Current national MLS/MT certification through the ASCP Board of Certification or an equivalent certification.
• At least five years of professional clinical laboratory experience across multiple laboratory disciplines.
• At least three years of higher education teaching, laboratory education, clinical instruction, or academic program administration experience.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, assessment practices, accreditation processes, and program administration, along with strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Regular face-to-face interaction and attendance on campus are required.

Nice to have

• Doctorate such as a PhD, EdD, DCLS, DHSc, or related degree.
• Experience with accreditation, program development, curriculum planning, or academic leadership.
• Experience developing clinical partnerships and coordinating clinical education.
• Experience supporting multicultural, multilingual, and first-generation student populations.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, non-tenure-track, 12-month faculty appointment beginning Spring 2027.
• Health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance.
• Additional pay available for summer teaching.
• Financial support for professional development, including academic conferences.
• Moving expenses covered in whole or in part by the university.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application with a letter of interest, current CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact details for three professional references.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.