Medical Laboratory Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer)

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank Medical Laboratory Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer) Rank DOQ Department 00247 - Pathology City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin ASAP Details

Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Laboratory Sciences

Department of Pathology, University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine

The Department of Pathology at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is inviting applications for a 12-month faculty position. This faculty position will support the teaching and administrative needs of the educational programs in the division of medical laboratory sciences.

Primary responsibilities will be in teaching core didactic and laboratory coursework for a well-established and robust NAACLS-accredited Bachelor of Science program in Medical Laboratory Science as well as support of student rotations in our state-of-the-art Advanced Practice Laboratory (APL). Additional teaching responsibilities may include support of other health-related programs in the candidate's area of expertise. Administrative responsibilities in the Medical Laboratory Sciences Division will also be assigned commensurate with prior experience and faculty interest.

The successful candidate must be ASCP certified as a Scientist, possess a minimum of a Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field, have a minimum of 2 years clinical laboratory bench-level experience, and have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants with MLS certification, those who have college or clinical teaching experience, demonstrated scholarly productivity and a record of active participation in professional societies related to laboratory medicine. Individuals with clinical microbiology experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and accomplishments.

Interested candidates should submit electronically to:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/209561

A curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing the applicant's experience, teaching philosophy, current and future interests, and the names and contact information of three professional references must be submitted as part of the application. Please contact Dr. Cherilyn Garner (cherilyn.garner@path.utah.edu) with any questions.

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EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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Notice

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Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 09/21/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Requisition Number PRN04133F Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

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• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
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