Program Director - Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
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We have an opening for a Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program Director at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

- We cultivate an inclusive environment.

- We care about the well-being of each other.

- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Director for the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program will be responsible for all aspects of the MLT Program. The Program Director is responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of contemporary curricula, as well as coordination of contemporary resources for student instruction. Due to the nature of the MLT profession and NAACSL accreditation requirements, the Program Director will have teaching responsibilities in addition to administrative duties for the MLT Program. The Program Director is responsible for engaging in accreditation activities to ensure compliance of the MLT Program. This is a 12-month position with faculty rank in the Nursing & Allied Health Division, reporting directly to the division dean.

Essential Functions:

Holistic Student Support

• Serve as a respected professional role model for MLT students and graduates.
• Collaborate with faculty, deans, and other administrators to meet the holistic needs of our students towards ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Advise applicants and program students on academic and career goals to assist them in developing plans for program entry, retention, remediation concerns, graduation, and job placement.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of MLT program applicants and new students.
• Prepare students for clinical entry with completion of all onboarding requirements, and thereafter monitor to assure maintenance of all credentials and requirements throughout the program year.
• Participate in college-wide committees and initiatives related to student success and retention.
• Coordinates periodic program review, annual reports, and assessment of student learning, in accordance with accreditation standards and College policies.
• Promote, support and participate in student retention, and other program and student outcome efforts.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• Coordinates the curriculum and course schedules with NAH division administration, while also developing new curriculum and revisions to align with contemporary professional standards.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation criteria from external agencies, adhering to accreditation standards, and promptly notifying College administration and relevant agencies of any program changes or alterations in accreditation status.
• Assist in the development and implementation of MLT curriculum and course offerings, as well as developing, implementing, and evaluating new programs identified by industry demand.
• Teaches courses as 50% of workload.
• Develop and revise appropriate instructional instruments to assure desired learning outcomes, according to program standards, particularly in regards to medical laboratory.
• Coordinate with clinical liaisons, as necessary, to ensure appropriate student exposure to specific didactic and/or clinical instruction.
• Evaluate student performance within the classroom, laboratory and clinical environments.
• Attend required meetings scheduled at the College, Division, Program, and Curriculum Committee levels, as well as Program Director meetings as scheduled by Dean NAH, to enhance overall College and program instructional and outcome efforts.
• Complete and update program documentation for program operations and NAACLS accreditation purposes, as necessary and/or as requested by the Dean.
• Secures clinical sites and experiences to match student learning goals, conducts site visits to assess staff and maintain relationships, and ensures enough clinical affiliates for necessary student competency exams.

Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practices

• Recommends new program faculty members (full- and part-time) to NAH Dean and coordinates respective orientation to the program.
• Coordinates outreach with development and maintenance of relationships with industry-related personnel and employers; participates in professional organizations promoting advancement of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program.
• Initiates and encourages the cooperation and supervision of staff and instructors in program assessment, long range planning, program activities, admission and marketing initiatives, and participation in College-wide endeavors.
• Coordinate the efforts of a Medical Laboratory Technician Advisory Board by creating the committee role, developing member lists and agendas, and leading advisory meetings once each semester.
• Communicates program needs (including budgetary) to NAH Division administrators while maintaining a positive and active relationship for the benefit of the program culture, students, and the College community.
• Work collaboratively with divisions/departments in the development to promote and support the College, Division and Program efforts.
• Prepare semester clinical placement reports and assist in annual program reports, under the direction of the Dean.
• Assure representation of the College with external community partners (e.g., business, industry, and other higher educational institutions).
• Complete periodic review and evaluation procedures, according to the program's master plan, to evaluate program effectiveness, also making any recommendations for revision considerations to program director and/or advisory committee.
• Create a culture that promotes knowledge expansion within an expanding imaging technology and supports innovation and input to encourage professional development and stakeholder engagement, providing opportunities for growth.
• Participate in personal professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices in both sonography and skills-based education.
• Actively engage in the program's advisory, recruitment, and selection processes to develop plans for program continuation or expansion, based on market analysis and community needs.
• Monitors and updates program-specific web page content and sends updates to Instructional Technology personnel.

Fiscal Stewardship

• Submit and revise a cost-effective annual budget for MLT Program
• In cooperation with the NAH Dean, assist in forecasting funding needed for and procurement of general MLT equipment, materials and supplies for the laboratory instructional setting.
• Assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and program supplies.
• Maintain updated course syllabi, and program and laboratory supplies (within budgetary reason) for those courses and labs of which this faculty position is responsible within the program.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning AND:
  • holds ASCP‐BOC or ASCPi -BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist.
  • at least three years of classroom teaching experience;
  • has knowledge of education methods and administration as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures
• Proficiency with technology and application software

Qualifications Preferred:

Previous experience providing clinical supervision and administrative leadership within a Community College setting

** Position Open Until Filled **