Program Director

We have an opening for a Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program Director at our Chattanooga State campus

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

* We cultivate an inclusive environment.
* We care about the well-being of each other.
* We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Director for the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program will be responsible for all aspects of the MLT Program. The Program Director is responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of contemporary curricula, as well as coordination of contemporary resources for student instruction. Due to the nature of the MLT profession and NAACSL accreditation requirements, the Program Director will have teaching responsibilities in addition to administrative responsible for the MLT Program. The Program Director is responsible for engaging in accreditation activities to ensure compliance of the MLT Program.

This is a 12-month position with faculty rank in the Nursing & Allied Health Division.

* Initiates and encourages the cooperation and supervision of staff and instructors in program assessment, long range planning, program activities, admission and marketing initiatives, and participation in College-wide endeavors.
* Coordinates the curriculum and course schedules with NAH division administration.
* Develops new curriculum and revisions to align with contemporary Professional standards.
* Assures continued compliance of the program with criteria for accreditation of appropriate external accrediting agencies.
* Complies with accreditation standards and provides notification of any substantive changes within the program or any change in accreditation status to College administration and the appropriate agencies.
* Develops, implements, and evaluates new programs, as identified by industry demand.
* Establishes clinical sites and experiences to align with course and end of program student learning outcomes.
* Makes clinical site visits to evaluate staff, adjunct instructors and maintains clinical relationships.
* Engages and coordinates the efforts of an Advisory Board for the Medical Laboratory Technician profession. Creates the advisory committee role, develops member list and agendas. Leads advisory meetings once each semester.
* Monitors and updates program-specific web page content and sends updates to Instructional Technology personnel.
* Works collaboratively with College personnel, such as student advisors, recruiters, laboratory staff.
* Communicates program needs (including budgetary) to NAH Division administrators.
* Coordinates periodic program review, annual reports, and assessment of student learning, in accordance with accreditation standards and College policies.
* Coordinates outreach with development and maintenance of relationships with industry-related personnel and employers; participates in professional organizations promoting advancement of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program.
* Recommends new program faculty members (full- and part-time) to NAH Dean and coordinates respective orientation to the program.
* Performs other duties, as assigned.

Holistic Student Support

* Serve as a respected professional role model for MLT students and graduates.
* Collaborate with faculty, deans, and other administrators to meet the holistic needs of our students towards ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Advise applicants on academic and career goals to help them develop plans for program entry or graduation and job placement.
* Assist in the recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of MLT program applicants and new students.
* Counsel and advise program students regarding career goals, registration, clinical requirements, schedules, retention and remediation concerns, and job placement.
* Prepare students for clinical entry with completion of all onboarding requirements, and thereafter monitor to assure maintenance of all credentials and requirements throughout the program year.
* Participate in college-wide committees and initiatives related to student success and retention.
* Complete and update program documentation for program operations and NAACLS accreditation purposes, as necessary and/or as requested by the Dean.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

* Teaches courses as 50% of workload.
* Assist in the development, and implementation of MLT curriculum and course offerings.
* Develop and revise appropriate instructional instruments to assure desired learning outcomes, according to program standards, particularly in regards to medical laboratory.
* Secure an adequate number of clinical affiliates to assure appropriate variety and number of examinations as related to student competency expectations.
* Actively assist the program director in the selection and training of clinical instructors/preceptors
* Coordinate with and clinical liaisons, as necessary, to assure appropriate student exposure to specific didactic and/or clinical instruction.
* Evaluate student performance within the classroom, laboratory and clinical environments.
* Promote, support and participate in student retention, and other program and student outcome efforts.
* Attend required meetings scheduled at the College, Division, Program, and Curriculum Committee levels to increase overall College and program instructional and outcome efforts.
* Attend Program Director meetings as scheduled by Dean NAH

Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practices

* Report directly to the Dean for NAH, maintaining a positive and active relationship for the benefit of the program culture, students and the College and community.
* Work collaboratively with divisions/departments in the development to promote and support the College, Division and Program efforts.
* Prepare semester clinical placement reports and assist in annual program reports, under the direction of the Dean.
* Participate in the recruitment, application process and selection of students, to include responsibility of personal advising and program information sessions, and returning emails and phone calls that request further program information.
* Assure representation of the College with external community partners (e.g., business, industry, and other higher educational institutions).
* Complete periodic review and evaluation procedures, according to the program's master plan, to evaluate program effectiveness, also making any recommendations for revision considerations to program director and/or advisory committee.
* Initiate contact and communication with advisory groups and/or community agencies, under the direction of the program director.
* Support a culture of innovation and input that encourages professional development and stakeholder input and provides opportunities for growth.
* Participate in personal professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices in both sonography and skills-based education.
* Create a culture that promotes knowledge expansion within an expanding imaging technology.
* Actively participate in the program's advisory, recruitment and selection processes in order to develop and/or implement plans for program continuation and/or expansion, based upon a market analysis and community needs.

Fiscal Stewardship

* Submit and revise a cost-effective annual budget for MLT Program
* In cooperation with the NAH Dean, assist in forecasting funding needed for and procurement of general MLT equipment, materials and supplies for the laboratory instructional setting.
* Assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and program supplies.
* Maintain updated course syllabi, and program and laboratory supplies (within budgetary reason) for those courses and labs of which this faculty position is responsible within the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning AND:

* holds ASCP‐BOC or ASCPi -BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist.
* at least three years of classroom teaching experience;
* has knowledge of education methods and administration as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures
* Proficiency with technology and application software



Qualifications Preferred:

Previous experience providing clinical supervision and administrative leadership within a Community College setting

Position Open Until Filled