Medical Laboratory Technician Program Director/Full-time Faculty

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of the MLT program. This role includes curriculum development, faculty supervision, program accreditation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The Program Director collaborates with faculty, staff, and industry partners to provide high-quality education and training for students pursuing careers as medical laboratory technicians.
This position will oversee the recruitment and retention of students, guide clinical placement partnerships, and maintain program effectiveness through ongoing evaluation and improvement.

Essential Duties:

• Developing, administrating, managing, and evaluating the MLT program curriculum

• Identifying textbooks and other course materials

• Overseeing the MLT budget and recommending changes as appropriate to include student fees and expenditures

• Developing and implementing program changes and courses in response to the needs of the community in conjunction with an advisory board

• Providing leadership and vision for the creation and implementation of the MLT program

• Working to develop the program into a nationally accredited program

• Communicating with industry partners on a regular basis

• Developing and maintaining agreements for student clinical rotations

• Teaching courses as full-time faculty within the confines of NWACC teaching policies, receiving release hours for performance of administrative program director duties

• Participating in college faculty and committee activities

• Developing, implementing, monitoring and revising MLT program policies and procedures in collaboration with the Dean of Health Professions and Associate Vice President for Workforce

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining the application process for students wishing to enter the MLT program

• Working with advisors, faculty. and administration on updates to the MLT program

• Advising students on an as needed basis

• Working with Marketing for development of promotional materials and activities to promote the MLT program

• Using interpersonal skills and making sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and industry partners

• Supporting the mission, values, and institutional goals as defined by the college

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree and ASCP-BOC certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

• Applicable equivalencies (work experience and/or educational achievements) may be considered on the above minimum qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years teaching experience

• Program Director experience in an MLT program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with employees and all levels of leadership within the institution

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio) and HRIS systems

• A self-starter who takes accountability for performance while requiring minimal supervision

• Ability to handle highly confidential material efficiently and effectively

• Strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills

• Ability to build relationships with individuals and teams across the institution and campus

• Ability to analyze information and recommend appropriate action

• Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures

• Knowledge of department, operations, policies, and procedures

• Ability to conduct research and perform quantitative quality assurance reviews

• Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports

• Ability to organize and conduct meetings and workshops

• Knowledge of state and federal personnel laws,