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Austin Peay State University's Department of Allied Health Sciences seeks a 9-month, tenure track faculty member for a well-established, NAACLS-accredited, Bachelor of Science program in Medical Laboratory Science. The position will begin in Fall 2027.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

• Teach laboratory courses in Microbiology, Hematology, and Clinical Chemistry with some lectures in Microbiology. May occasionally teach in areas such as Molecular Diagnostics, Immunology, Immunohematology and/or general courses within the Department of Allied Health Sciences; 
• Teach in-person on the Austin Peay State University campus in Clarksville, Tennessee Monday - Friday during the academic year. Summer classes for extra compensation may also be available.
• Manage the laboratory instrumentation, resources, and consumables within the Medical Laboratory Science Program.
• Maintain chemical inventory, freezer inventory, affiliation agreements, and other safety or standard operating procedures. 
• Provide oversight for medical laboratory science clinical internships; 
• Visit clinical sites; 
• Participate in recruitment initiatives and events, some of which may be scheduled outside regular weekday hours;
• Assist with program accreditation; 
• Perform advising duties in support of students in medical laboratory science majors; and
• Other duties as assigned by Austin Peay State University.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Demonstrate willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of the University, College, and Department.
• Be willing to teach at times, places, and modalities necessary to meet student needs.
• Be willing to adopt innovative teaching methods and delivery as appropriate.
• Possess the knowledge, talents, and skills in the discipline to promote effective teaching.
• Demonstrate respect for the diverse learning needs of students.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for courses offered and taught in one's curriculum area.
• Demand and maintain high standards and expectations for all students.
• Implement teaching activities and a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures, and resources, including the application of technology.
• Develop and implement evaluation and assessment techniques that are appropriate for each course.
• Be available, knowledgeable, and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advisement of students.
• Serve effectively on committees and other appropriate functions that assist in University governance.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications 

• Nationally recognized certification MLS(AMT) or MLS(ASCP)
• Tennessee licensure or eligibility required.
• Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Health Sciences, or related scientific field preferred. Degree is required to be conferred no later than August 1, 2026.
• Other masters or doctoral degrees are considered.
• Work experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Must be qualified to teach all medical laboratory science lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduate level, and other courses supportive of or relevant to the medical laboratory science curriculum.
• A background search will be required of the successful candidate.

Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application. If you would like to attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You will not be able to attach your Letters of Recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Letters of Recommendation may be sent by hard copy to "Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044" with your name and desired position clearly indicated or they can be sent via email to facultyapplications@apsu.edu 

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Documentation verifying current MLS(ASCP) or MLS(AMT) certification

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript

2. Letter of Recommendation 1

3. Letter of Recommendation 2

4. Letter of Recommendation 3

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeca R. Williams at williamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at gloverj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU's full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.