College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: Nursing, Allied Health & Safety

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary: $675 per credit hour

Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Teaching
• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction in the fields of clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and blood banking.
• May teach up to 12 credit hours / semester and up to six credit hours during the summer.
• Identify student learning outcomes; develop processes and tools for assessment; incorporate results to modify and improve instruction and materials in coordination with colleagues.

Required Education: The minimum qualifications for this faculty position requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Sciences or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. The candidate must possess professional experience working in medical laboratory settings, demonstrating expertise across core disciplines such as clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and blood banking. Essential skills include basic computer literacy and proficiency in utilizing instructional technologies and software to enhance the teaching and learning environment. The ideal candidate must exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively engage and support students from diverse backgrounds, alongside a clear dedication to student success and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Furthermore, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, and industry partners to promote program excellence and student achievement and show a proven commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning within the field of medical lab sciences. Finally, teaching experience at the post-secondary level is preferred, particularly within a community college or similar educational setting.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.