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Position Title Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Science FLSA Department Department Of Biology Job Summary
The Department of Biology at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applicants for a position at the Assistant Professor level for a one-year term beginning August 2026. The ideal candidate will hold a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in a science-related discipline and possess national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent). A doctorate in biological sciences or a related discipline and experience teaching at the undergraduate level are preferred.
The department seeks candidates whose area of concentration is Medical Laboratory Science. Qualified applicants should be able to support our growing department of HBCU students through advising as well as mentorship. The department is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment and is particularly interested in candidates who can effectively teach students from a wide range of backgrounds and demonstrate success in helping all students achieve their academic goals.
About the Department
The Department of Biology is the largest in the College of Arts & Sciences at Xavier, with a total of 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 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.
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Posting Number F185P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/03/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 06/01/2026 Application Review Date 06/01/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
How to Apply-Required Documentation:
Qualified candidates should apply through Xavier University of Louisiana's online application system at https://jobs.xula.edu and submit the following documents:
(1) A cover letter emphasizing qualifications for this position;
(2) a comprehensive CV;
(3) a statement of teaching philosophy;
(4) Names and contact information for at least three references.
Questions about the position should be directed to the committee chair, (Felicia Tardy, ftardy@xula.edu)
Xavier University of Louisiana is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. The Department of Biology is especially interested in exceptionally well-qualified applicants who will contribute, through their research, teaching, and service, to the strength and vitality 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.
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