Clinical Laboratory Science Lecturer - course dependent on need
The Department of Physical Therapy at San Francisco State University invites applications for a 12-month Lecturer (non-tenure track) position for the Clinical Laboratory Science Internship Program, up to full time.
Lecture courses:
CLS701 (Chemistry/Urinalysis): Overview of clinical biochemistry and renal function. Proper specimen collection, instrumentation, quality assurance, physical and chemical analyses of samples. Case histories and laboratory practice emphasize correlation of laboratory findings and clinical conditions.
CLS731 Hematology/Hemostasis): Identification of blood cells, pathophysiology, hemostasis mechanisms, and disease states of hematological and hemostasis conditions. Theory and application of hematology procedures with emphasis on detection of abnormalities. Interpretation of clinical cases.
CLS753 (Microbiology: including Parasitology, Mycology and Molecular diagnostics): The principles of diagnostic microbiology that apply to bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, including phenotypic and genotypic detection, identification and susceptibility testing using slide and culture evaluation. Correlation of principles with case studies. Molecular diagnostic theory and clinical practice.
CLS790 (Serology/Blood Bank): Theory and practice of serology and blood banking, including immune system, autoimmune diseases, red blood cell antigens, compatibility testing, transfusion reactions, current serological methodologies such as ELISA and immunofluorescence. Correlation of laboratory findings with pathophysiology. Interpretation of case studies.
Clinical courses:
CLS 702: Clinical training in a clinical laboratory required for licensure in California and certification by ASCP. Evaluation of this clinical course includes document tracking and student guidance throughout the course.
CLS 705: Clinical training in a clinical laboratory required for licensure in California and certification byASCP. Evaluation of this clinical course includes document tracking and student guidance throughout the course.
CLS 707 (Winter only): Clinical training in a clinical laboratory required for licensure in California and certification by ASCP. Evaluation of this clinical course includes document tracking and student guidance throughout the course.
CLS 709: Clinical training in a clinical laboratory required for licensure in California and certification by ASCP. Evaluation of this clinical course includes document tracking and student guidance throughout the course.
Minimum requirements: Master’s Degree in field of study related to clinical laboratory medicine rotation. Must hold ASCP MLS generalist certification, and California’s CLS MTA generalist license. Previous academic teaching experience preferred with the ability to work collaboratively and successfully within a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural campus.
Salary is not competitive, but is commensurate with professional experience and qualifications.
Application: applicants are required to send the following materials:
• Current Curriculum Vitae (including details of current and previous teaching experience: date of teaching, institution, class size, the syllabus used)
• The names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of three referees who are in a position to comment on the applicant’s current or previous teaching experience
This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, assignments on an as-needed basis, beginning Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 term.
SFSU’s CLS Internship Program
The graduate certificate CLS Internship Program (www.cls.sfsu.edu) provides students the academic and mandatory clinical experience necessary to attain entry-level competency in the field of laboratory medicine and to qualify for licensure/certification in order to practice in the State of CA or outside. This educational model has a strong academic structure and offers intensive technical development. It also emphasizes the critical importance of leadership in the field of clinical laboratory science through the application of principles related to problem solving and evaluation, education, communication, research and management.
San Francisco State University
Located in one of the world’s most vibrant cities, San Francisco State (www.sfsu.edu) is a center of cultural innovation, civic engagement and scholarly inquiry. The campus leads the CSU I n the number of international students enrolled, as well as the number of students participating in study abroad programs. San Francisco State attracts world-class faculty dedicated to the pursuit of excellent teaching, the development of student’ potential, and the advancement of discovery, understanding and expression. Faculty and staff have developed exemplary programs in the bioscience, film, broadcast, creative writing and journalism, along with excellence in business, teacher education, physical therapy, multimedia studies, and unique offerings in such areas as human sexuality and ethnic studies.
San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We welcome applicants of all ethnic, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations as well as people with disabilities. We particularly encourage those who may be from historically underrepresented groups.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
