Biotechnology: Instructor-College Credit

Overview

Biotechnology:
Contract Instructor-College Credit
San Diego Community College District

Closing Date: 2/6/2026

Position Number: 007874

Location: San Diego Miramar College

Position Type: Academic

This is a contract faculty position that includes a 20% reassignment being a program director per NAACLS standards.

Hours and days may vary Monday through Saturday, 40 hours per week. The selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs. Assignment may include some combination of day, evening, Saturday, and/or distance education classes. While the current vacancy is at Miramar College, applicants should understand they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor.

San Diego Miramar College invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor, Medical Laboratory Technician Training (MLTT). Miramar College seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

We are a fast-growing and innovative college with a newly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution (MSI), the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom.

The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 14,193 is reflective of the diverse community we serve.

• Reports to the Dean of the School of Mathematics, Biological, Exercise and Physical Sciences.
• Maintain NAACLS accreditation and stay in contact with Lab Field Services, California Department of Public Health.
• Teach clinically focused classes in chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and/or blood bank and fulfill other duties as required of contract faculty as per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Be the instructor of record for all practicum classes and visit clinical sites and evaluate student performance at clinical site on a regular basis.
• Establish, maintain and assess clinical affiliates to ensure that these sites provide students with education that meets the standards of quality for accreditation.
• Develop, review and implement all policies regarding the Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician Program, including policies related to performance, assessment, retention and graduation requirements.
• Oversee program curriculum and clinical sites as necessary to meet requirements of the accreditation agencies and graduate eligibility for the national certification examination.
• Be responsible for the organization, administration, instruction, evaluation, continuous quality improvement, curriculum planning and development, directing other program faculty/staff, and general effectiveness of the program.
• Participate in the budget preparation process.
• Maintain accreditation of the program.
• Maintain regular and consistent contact with students, faculty and program personnel.

Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or engineering, and two years of full-time related professional experience; AND Has an earned master’s or doctoral degree;
Holds ASCP‑BOC or ASCPi – BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist;
Three years of teaching (Directed Clinical Practical) experience.

• Effective administrative experience
• Knowledge of education methods and administration as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures
• Knowledge of California Code of Regulations as it pertains to Medical Laboratory Technician Training Program Standards
• Experience in forming and maintaining partnerships with clinical affiliates and/or partner organizations
• Ability to be an effective mentor to trainees and/or students
• Effective written and oral communication skills

ASCP‑BOC or ASCPi
-BOC and licensed CLS

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