Position Title:

Professional Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Science

Department/School:

Medical Laboratory Science Department, School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $85,000

Job Summary:

The School of Science at Marist is pleased to invite applications for a full-time faculty position in our accelerated Medical Laboratory Science program starting Fall 2025. This position is tenure-track or a lecturer position, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate. The primary location for this position will be in our New York City location in Manhattan. The Medical Technology Department’s academic mission is immeasurably enriched by an inclusive community in which diverse perspectives are respected and valued. Thus, candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with expertise in Blood Banking or Clinical Microbiology are encouraged to apply. Additional preference will be given to those with undergraduate teaching experience and/or undergraduate teaching of Hematology or Clinical Chemistry and/or a doctorate in a related field. Responsibilities of this position include teaching both lecture and laboratory sections at either the Marist Poughkeepsie or Manhattan locations, overseeing clinical rotations in Manhattan, and university service.

The successful candidate will join a well-established (30+ years) program that is NAACLS accredited (most recently in 2019) and focused on providing an excellent education for students seeking careers in the medical laboratory sciences. They will also work closely with students, clinical affiliate faculty, and on-campus faculty, staff and administrators. Prior teaching experience is desirable; however, candidates with promise and enthusiasm for becoming a skilled teacher are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• National certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist
• Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science for Professional Lecturer position, academic doctorate in related field for Assistant Professor position
• Experience as a bench technologist in the areas designated to teach
• Strong desire to teach undergraduates

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize, and instruct assigned courses to promote student success
• Oversee student clinical experiences
• Work in conjunction with the Program Director to coordinate and manage the accelerated MLS Program
• Take part in professional activity (Professional Lecturer) or scholarship (Assistant Professor)
• Perform service to department, school, university and community
• Participate in the accreditation efforts
• Maintain certification status as an MLS or MT

Preferred Qualifications:

A doctorate in an appropriate field (Professional Lecturer), and teaching experience at the community college level or higher. Experience in clinical education or translational medicine research is a plus.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The Medical Laboratory Science Department is located in the Allied Health Building, a 58,000 ft2 facility constructed in 2016 for biology and allied health graduate and undergraduate programs. It features modern laboratories and facilities in addition to updated instrumentation for teaching and research. This position requires lecturing in Manhattan and teaching hands-on labs in the Poughkeepsie campus.

Poughkeepsie and several nearby communities are ranked among the most diverse in the upstate New York region, with major cultural and recreational attractions as well as easy access to New York City on Amtrak or Metro-North train service.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

10

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.