Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Science (BIOLOGY)

Posting Summary

Position Title Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Science (BIOLOGY) FLSA Department Department Of Biology Job Summary

The Department of Biology at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applicants for a non-tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2026. The ideal candidate will have an earned master's degree (M.S.) in a science-related discipline and national certification as a medical laboratory scientist/medical technologist (ASCP or equivalent). A doctorate in biological sciences or related discipline and experience teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.

About the Department

The Department of Biology is the largest in the College of Arts & Sciences at Xavier with a total of 750-800 majors each year. There are 24 full-time faculty members ready to serve all students, including three former XU-Biology graduates. Faculty members in the department are research active and continue to provide opportunities for our students to receive research experience. The department has taken the lead on redesigning and revising our pre-med curriculum so that our students will excel on the redesigned Medical College Admissions Test and to address the growing and urgent national problem of declining numbers of African American professionals in the field of medicine.

The department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, minimizing barriers, and increasing equity and completion rates between members of different demographic groups.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Primary duties for this position include teaching lecture and laboratory courses in the Department of Biology to undergraduate students;
• Teach12 credit hours per semester;
• Participate in service activities for the Department, the University, their discipline, and the community;
• Develop and sustain an independent research agenda;
• Participate in on-campus department, division, college, and university meetings and assemblies, as well as university convocations and graduation.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. in biological sciences or related discipline;
• National certification as a medical laboratory scientist/medical technologist (ASCP or equivalent);
• Strong commitment to teaching a full load of 24 credit hours per academic year;
• Write and Speak English proficiently;
• Previous clinical laboratory experience;

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biological sciences or related discipline;
• Two years of experience working in a clinical laboratory, experience teaching at the undergraduate level, and experience mentoring students in the biological sciences;
• Commitment to working successfully with students from diverse backgrounds;
• Commitment to the mission of Xavier University of Louisiana.

Special Requirements Summary Work Hours

Full-Time

KSA's

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F185P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/03/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 11/21/2025 Application Review Date 11/21/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

How to Apply-Required Documentation:

Qualified candidates are invited to apply using Xavier's online application site by logging in to https://jobs.xula.edu. Please submit the following materials:

(1) A cover letter emphasizing qualifications for this position;

(2) a comprehensive CV;

(3) a statement of teaching philosophy;

(4) a research statement that outlines a scholarship agenda;

(5) At least three references who can provide letters of recommendation.

Questions about the position should be directed to the committee chair, (Felicia Tardy, ftardy@xula.edu)

Xavier University of Louisiana is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Department of Biology is especially interested in exceptionally well-qualified applicants who will contribute, through their research, teaching, and service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Screening of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/3718

About Xavier

About Xavier

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier University of Louisiana's current enrollment is 3,419. Of these, 2,693 are undergraduates and 205 are graduate students enrolled in Masters and Doctoral programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition, there are 518 students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, which offers the Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies, the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Doctor of Pharmacy. Xavier's student body is 80% African American, with approximately 37% from Louisiana, primarily from the New Orleans area. The balance comes from 42 other states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and several countries.