What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director, Clinical Laboratory Science position at East Texas Baptist University?
Position:
Program Director, Clinical Laboratory Science - Bridge Program (MLT to MLS)
Description:
East Texas Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, career-track position in clinical laboratory science. The position begins June 2025 and will include teaching approximately 21 credit hours per year, plus additional participation in departmental meetings and review, contribution to curriculum development, and student advising duties. The incumbent will also serve as the program director for programmatic accreditation and is required to ensure that the program continues to meet all National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).
Qualifications:
ETBU seeks a qualified individual that meets the following criteria:
The program must have a NAACLS approved medical laboratory professional serving as program director who meets the following qualifications and executes all required responsibilities.
a. has an earned master’s or doctoral degree
b. holds American Society of Clinical Pathologists certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (MLS/MT)
c. has three years of teaching experience
d. has knowledge of education methods and administration as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures
Applicants who do not meet teaching requirements can apply and can be considered as interim program director with full status upon completion of the teaching requirement. Candidates must have a strong commitment to academic scholarship and teaching, as well as the ability to communicate well with students and colleagues. Candidates must possess an appreciation and commitment to teach in Christian higher education through the integration of biblical faith and learning.
Christian Commitment:
The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Employee must be a model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths. Employee must support ETBU’s distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning. Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students’ intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation.
Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists. Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church and regularly attends church. Further, as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU, employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events. Employee provides active support of the spiritual, intellectual, and educational ideals, values, activities, and objectives of East Texas Baptist University; and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service.
The University:
East Texas Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an institution affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT), ETBU uses the Bible and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as well as the Resolution on Sexual Ethics (2009) and the Resolution on Transgender Issues (2015) as the theological framework and basis for institutional mission, governance, and policy. In compliance with federal law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in employment. Under federal law, East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission.
Applications:
- Complete the university application using the "Apply" button, and upload the following documents:
- Letter of Application
- Personal Testimony of Christian Faith
- Curriculum Vita
- Statement of Philosophy of Teaching which includes an articulation of a personal approach to the integration of biblical faith and learning through a Christian worldview
- Official transcripts from all schools attended (Academic Affairs, East Texas Baptist University, One Tiger Drive, Marshall, TX 75670-1498 or to academicaffairs@etbu.edu)
- Submit copy of ASCP certification from ASCP website
For additional information contact:
Dr. Colleen Halupa
Dean, Online Education
Professor of Clinical Lab Science
chalupa@etbu.edu
903.923.2083
