St. John’s, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. 

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.  

Department:  Health Professions

Specific Job Title:  Assistant Professor – Industry Professional

Reports to: Department Chair

Campus:  Queens

Job Summary:

The Department of Clinical Health Professions is seeking applications for 1 (one) twelve-month, tenure track Assistant Professor position to teach and lead in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program. The faculty member will report to the Dean and Department Chair

Essential Functions:

Primary teaching responsibilities include clinical laboratory science courses in the professional year; additional teaching responsibilities in areas of clinical or academic expertise required. All department faculty participate in department, college and university service, and scholarly activity. The ideal candidate would have a commitment to excellence in teaching and work well in an interdisciplinary, team-oriented environment.

Competencies

Proficient in curriculum design, evaluation, instruction, program administration, and academic advising; documents three years’ clinical experience in the professional discipline; documents three years’ experience as an instructor in a NAACLS accredited program; holds current MLS (ASCP) certification and a license as a clinical laboratory technologist from the NYS Department of Education.

Work Environment

This position operates in a workspace area designated by the Dean and Department Chair. Standard office equipment including printers, scanners and a loaner laptop will be provided by the institution.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; move about; sit; to carry work and use controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; communicate. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the employee include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

The CLS faculty will be involved in training students for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences profession. Certain testing modalities may require personal protective equipment and may include exposure/contact to noise, odors, gases, and dust.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The position is full-time, and the expected hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Travel

Travel is primarily local and may include visits to the other NYC clinical sites. Some travel may be out-of-area. Overnight travel may be required for professional conference attendance.

Required Education and Experience:

• Candidate must hold a Master’s. degree. Minimum 3 years previous teaching experience at a NAACLS accredited program required.
• Holds current MLS (ASCP) certification and a license as a clinical laboratory technologist from the NYS Department of Education

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary for this position is $99,825. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.  

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time. 

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. 

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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