The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program in the College of Allied Health Professions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month permanent teaching position.

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, instructing, and evaluating curriculum for campus, distance, graduate, and degree advancement students in the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program, as well as pre-professional and other health profession students. Teach using various instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning needs, including educating students on the Omaha and Kearney campuses during the summer student laboratory phase. Oversee clinical experiences by coordinating activities, supporting clinical site liaisons and instructors, and ensuring curricular alignment, evaluation, and student performance monitoring, which requires travel to regional clinical affiliate sites. Provide leadership in student professional development and interprofessional education programs while engaging in independent and collaborative scholarly activities, including presentations, publications, and external funding efforts. Participate in student recruitment, advising, and mentoring, as well as accreditation processes while fulfilling additional assigned duties.

Located in Omaha Nebraska, UNMC is a world-renowned academic health center. The greater Omaha area is a dynamic metropolitan area with a population of over 850,000 and offers a variety of cultural and sporting events and a cost of living below the national average. Omaha has a strong and vibrant education and business community and is home to four Fortune 500 companies and hosts several Fortune 100 companies. In 2023, WalletHub ranked Omaha as the 27th best city in the nation for raising a family.

The CAHP is one of six health profession education colleges at UNMC, offering 15 unique education programs in the health professions. The college is known across the University of Nebraska System for its culture of innovation, collaboration, and respect. It is the second largest health professions college at UNMC, having recently added new post-professional doctorate programs for nutritionists and physician assistants, as well as new entry-level programs in occupational therapy and genetic counseling. To learn more about the College of Allied Health Professions, click here.

Our mission is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. We value different people, ideas, and experiences to create a stronger team to achieve our goals.

Applications, cover letters, and Curriculum Vitae are accepted online at:
https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/90796

For additional information contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Karen Honeycutt at: khoneycu@unmc.edu

Required:  Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related field, earned MLS certification, one year clinical laboratory education experience, and the demonstrated ability to communicate and work as part of a collaborative team.

Supplemental Qualifications:
An advanced degree or near completion of an advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience in developing and teaching distance education and graduate-level coursework.
Expertise in designing and delivering interprofessional curriculum.
Demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, and securing external funding.
Active involvement and leadership in professional organizations, with an emerging regional reputation.