Faculty Position, Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science Program

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is accepting applications for a 12 month faculty position in Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Health Professions (SHP), due to recent retirements. SHP is one of our nation’s largest and most diverse schools of its type with more than twenty programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Faculty rank and tenure status are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

UAB is nationally renowned with the Carnegie classification of RU/VH: Research Universities academic medical center with multiple opportunities for collaborative scholarly activities. This position will minimally require a Master’s Degree (Doctorate preferred), national certification as a medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist and excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in Laboratory Techniques, Microbiology, Blood Bank and Chemistry. Responsibilities include participation in teaching, research, and service. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefits are offered which include retirement benefits, health care benefits, and generous paid time off. The university’s family friendly policies and resources support faculty in achieving a balance between work and family/personal commitments.

Please note that The University of Alabama at Birmingham conducts a review of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the General Services Administration (GSA) exclusions lists to establish eligibility for each faculty member (or postdoctoral fellow/trainee) to receive federal funding. These databases are maintained by the federal Government to identify individuals who are excluded from participating in payments by Federal programs or contracts. Additionally, The University conducts pre-employment background investigations on final candidates including postdoctoral fellows and trainees. The review includes a criminal history background check, degree (education) verification and employment history verification. You will receive information electronically requesting your consent to allow
The University to conduct this investigation. In the event that the background check has not been completed at the time your appointment begins, your appointment will be conditioned upon receipt of a background check report that is acceptable to The University. Before a final decision is made to rescind an appointment because of a background check result, you will receive a copy of the background check report and you will have an opportunity to provide explanatory information.

 

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty, and staff, can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of ethnicity, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references to: