Freelance Medical Laboratory Technology Instructor Jobs

Salary : $46,590.00 - $128,489.00 Annually
Location : NACC - 138 Alabama Highway 35, Rainsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08301
College/Division: NACC-201040-Clinical Laboratory Technology
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Northeast Alabama Community College
Position Summary
Note about Applying: Please check the application requirements at the end of this announcement. When applying, applicants will be required to submit a resume via the NEOED system, but there are other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application.
YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AS DESCRIBED AT THE END OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB TO BE CONSIDERED.
Once the position has been filled, each applicant will be notified by email. This process can take several weeks to complete after the application deadline.
Salary Placement and Work Hours: This is a 12-month, full-time position, with the possibility of a 9-month appointment if preferred. Placement will be on the D1, 12-month Salary Schedule with a range of $63,413-$128,489, dependent upon education and applicable work experience. Placement is determined by the President and salary schedule guidelines. An additional salary amount may be possible, contingent upon approval of the President and the ACCS Chancellor. If employed on a nine-month basis, the salary range is $48,454-$98,138.
The typical work week is Monday through Friday, and hours worked will be a minimum of 35 per week. Weekend and/or evening work may be required on occasions.
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Start Date: As soon as possible
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Instructor and Program Director teaches in the MLT program and provides overall direction, coordination, planning, organization, evaluation, and administration of the MLT program. The employee must teach MLT courses; advise students; sponsor student organizations as assigned; participate in college and departmental committee work; submit required reports on attendance and grades; and assist in registration. This position is under direct supervision of the Dean of Healthcare Programs and must comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

1. The program director must
   1. be responsible for the organization; administration; instruction, evaluation, continuous quality improvement, curriculum planning and development; and general effectiveness of the program
   2. provide evidence of participation in the budget preparation process
   3. engage in a minimum of 36 hours of documented continuing professional development every three years
   4. be responsible for activities to support acquiring and maintaining NAACLS accreditation of the program
   5. have regular and consistent contact with students, faculty, and program personnel
2. Organize, instruct, and supervise students in both the classroom and lab settings as assigned
3. Prepare course syllabi and learning outcomes in conjunction with departmental guidelines
4. Participate in the selection of texts and teaching materials
5. Serve as academic advisor for students as assigned, including utilizing advising software and following College advising procedures and processes
6. Participate in all student registration periods and work closely with students to adjust schedules per the College drop/add process
7. Assist students in attaining relevant certifications
8. Maintain appropriate work hours as outlined in State and College policies
9. Participate in the College's planning process
10. Serve on institutional committees
11. Assist in the development, evaluation, and revision of program curricula to insure maximum student competency
12. Be willing to attend professional training as required by program needs or requirements
13. Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the College
14. Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education
15. Recruit students for the program and College at large
16. Teach day and evening classes, on and/or off-campus, and distance education courses, if needed, including industry training courses
17. Have knowledge of and commitment to the philosophy and objectives of Northeast Alabama Community College
18. Represent the College and its philosophy to prospective students and to others in the community
19. Collect and maintain performance data for reporting purposes
20. Maintain a safe, secure, and sanitary classroom and lab environment
21. Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College
22. Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean of Healthcare Programs and Skills Training and/or President

Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Effective oral and written communication skills
2. Ability to present instructional material in an understandable manner
3. Ability to deal with students from a variety of backgrounds
4. Knowledge of subject matter and latest advances in subject (s) taught
5. Understanding of the mission and goals of Northeast Alabama Community College and the Alabama Community College System
6. Knowledge of established policies and procedures of the college

Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience:

1. Master's degree or doctoral degree from an accredited institution is required; completion of a Master's degree within six months of hire will also be considered
2. NAACLS-approved medical laboratory professional designation is required
3. Possession of ASCP-BOC or ASCP-BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist is required
4. Minimum of three years of documented experience in teaching is required
5. Experience with administration or management is required
6. Knowledge of current instructional methods
7. Knowledge of current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures

Application Procedures/Additional Information
IMPORTANT!!! - Read all of the following information very carefully before you submit an application. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded to NEOED. Do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation to the NACC Human Resources or Registrar's Offices. These must be uploaded by the applicant as part of his or her application.
To have a complete application, applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following documents on the "Attachments" screen of the online application. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the requirements are met.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:
1.A completed online application form
2.A current résumé that confirms skills, knowledge, abilities, and education as required (outlined in the job announcement)
3.An official or unofficial transcript confirming receipt of the Master's degree
(The transcript must include the institution's name, applicant's name, and the date the degree was conferred. Transcripts from other institutions attended will be required for the applicant hired.)
4.At least two signed letters of recommendation that (a) confirm experience and are (b) dated within one year of the application deadline. (c) One must be from the applicant's current or former supervisor or employer. (d) Each must have an actual signature or electronic signature. Typed signatures and typed cursive fonts are NOT accepted. 5.
Proof of the following:

• NAACLS-approved medical laboratory professional designation
• Possession of ASCP-BOC or ASCP-BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB TO BE CONSIDERED.
APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS:All applications must be submitted through the NEOED system. Click on the green "Apply" button at the top of this announcement to create or access your NEOED account. All application materials must be uploaded by the applicant to his or her account, including transcripts, resumes, letters of recommendation, etc., according to what is listed in the application requirements section by the application deadline. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded. Applications are only accepted through the NEOED System. If you have questions, contact the Human Resources Office at 256.228.6001, ext. 2230. Technical questions about the NEOED website, account creation, and/or uploading or completing application materials should be directed to the NEOED helpline at 855-524-5627.A scanner and computer are available on campus for applicants who need to upload documents to the online application system. This service is free of charge and is available during normal operating hours of the TLC and Library. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Ms. Judith Lea in the Technology Learning Center (256.228.6001, ext. 2309) or Dr. Julia Everett (256.228.6001, ext. 2226) in the Library.Applications for the position will be reviewed to determine (1) if they are complete and (2) if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications required of the position. Interviews are then scheduled at the President's discretion and will be conducted in person or through a web-interface such as Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams. Applicants will be required to participate in an interview at their own expense. Official transcripts will be required of the finalist chosen for employment by the President.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Criminal Background Checks-In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Some applicants may be subject to fingerprint checks as required by the ACCS board policy.E-verify - Northeast Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.Verification of Work Experience -As a condition of the employment offer, the applicant chosen to fill the position will be required to submit verification from previous and current employers to confirm the work experience stated in the application. The verification form, provided by the College to the applicant, must include the applicant's beginning and ending dates of employment and job title; confirm if the employment was full time or part-time; and outline job duties. This information will be used to determine salary schedule placement and is required within fifteen (15) working days of acceptance of an employment offer.Equal Opportunity Employer - Northeast Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Northeast Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Northeast Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Accreditation -Northeast Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associates degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Northeast Alabama Community College.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave wi