Adjunct Faculty Pool - Medical Lab Technician / Phlebotomy (2025)

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 6 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Medical Lab Technician / Phlebotomy

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Nursing

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Medical Lab Technician program.

THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION.

Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer.

Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

At the time of application, applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references list, statement of teaching philosophy, & an unofficial transcript.

The Medical Lab Technician Adjunct Instructor will provide instruction for the Medical Lab Technician and Phlebotomy programs. The instructor will be responsible for providing students with a complete syllabus containing objectives, resenting enthusiastic, organized and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus as well as labs concurrent with the lectures.

The lecture and labs will be designed to continually promote the development and effective use of the skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, and decision-making; providing the student with timely information and feedback on his/her academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects; maintain accurate, up-to-date records of student academic performance; and possessing a thorough knowledge and understanding of all college policies.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Medical Lab Technology and Phlebotomy.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. 
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom. 
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations. 
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community. 
• Maintain standards of teaching to the collegiate level and perform according to the NAACLS accreditation standards. 
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Science as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist credentialed by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) and holds a current TN state license as a Technologist.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Demonstration of adequate knowledge and proficiency in their content areas.
• Demonstration of the ability to teach effectively at the appropriate level.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff and faculty.
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