Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Medical Laboratory Science
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Medical Laboratory Science.
| Position Details | |
| Location | Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States |
| Division | School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences |
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Employment Status | Full Time |
| Grant Funded | No |
| Pay Grade | Generic Grade |
| Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled |
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please
include the following: cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, ASCP
certification, any specialist certifications, continuing education,
professional organization membership, and contact information for three (3)
professional references. The review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled. For inquiries about the
position, please contact Dr. Sabrina Bryant, Associate Teaching Professor of
Medical Laboratory Science and Search Committee Chair, at 601-266-4942 or at
[email protected].
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The School
of Biological, Environmental and Earth Sciences at The University of Southern
Mississippi invites applications for a full-time Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Medical Laboratory Science to begin
August 2026.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum
qualifications for the position include a Master’s degree in a natural science
or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Additional qualifications include 18 hours
of graduate-level courses in medical laboratory science and evidence of
commitment to excellence in teaching.
ASCP certification as a medical laboratory scientist is required with
continuing education.
Assistant
Teaching Professor:
Minimum
qualifications for the position include an earned PhD or EdD in a natural
science or closely related field from an accredited college or
university. Additional qualifications
include 18 hours of graduate-level courses in medical laboratory science and
evidence of commitment to excellence in teaching. ASCP certification as a medical laboratory
scientist is required with continuing education.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred
qualifications include, but are not limited to, an earned MS, Ph.D. or EdD,
3-5 years of clinical/academic teaching experience, evidence of teaching
effectiveness (e.g., summary of student evaluations, peer, or supervisor
evaluations), and proof of instructional development (e.g., teaching-related
workshops or conferences attended) and professional organization membership.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern
Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing
students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students
in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We
are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of
the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in
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language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national
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We produce graduates ready to enter
fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such
as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of
business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by
producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of
excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation
accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our
student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and
persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.