Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Faculty

Varies based on academic schedule.

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Faculty in the School of Health Professions beginning August 16, 2025.

Responsibilities include teaching college level courses in Medical Laboratory Technology, as well as serving as the Program Head for the Associate of Applied Science MLT Program which involves administrative responsibilities such as curriculum development, course and program assessments, continuous quality improvement, budget planning/preparation, purchasing, mentoring program faculty/staff, National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accreditation management, as well as clinical site obtainment and coordination. Faculty teaching responsibilities may include face-to-face and hybrid/distance-learning courses, as well as on-campus labs during the day and evening, on weekdays and weekends.

In addition to teaching and program head duties, this faculty member will advise students, serve on college committees, and participate in other activities that support the mission of the college. Such activities may include, but are not limited to: accreditation activities, institutional effectiveness activities, club sponsorship, student recruitment, course and program evaluation, community service, and mentoring new and part-time faculty. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education.

Candidates selected for an interview will conduct a 15-minute teaching session on a pre-selected topic. Additional details will be provided when interviews are scheduled.

Master's Degree in Medical Lab Technology, a science field, or a related field, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS or MT degree).
Must hold an ASCP-BOC or ASCP-BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a health professions setting.
A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
Ability to utilize current classroom technology and experience using Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Outlook).
Willingness and ability to provide student instruction in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate.

Doctorate in Medical Lab Technology, a science-related field, or a health science field.
Knowledge of NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures.
Student-focused with experience teaching students in a community college setting.
Demonstrated familiarity with academic advising, student success, and retention efforts in the educational setting.
Experience using classroom technology (Canvas, Panopto, PowerPoint, etc.) is preferred.
Experience providing student instruction in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings.

Some travel required (e.g., to other community colleges, clinical sites within our service region, as well as clinical sites in southwest and central Virginia). State vehicles are available for most business-related travel.

Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts of all college coursework completed. Unofficial transcripts may be provided as part of the application process. However, official transcripts are required of the selected candidate. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation.

Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western.

Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation. Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation/evaluation services.

Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.

For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/ Questions about the on-line application process call 540-857-7282 or 540-857-7283.

Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: "711" or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity.

Requirements of our clinical partners are considered an essential function of this position and the selected applicant must comply with clinical partner expectations.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.