Professor - Geological Sciences teaches courses in the discipline area of geology and earth sciences. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Geological Sciences provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Geological Sciences typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Teach Clinical Laboratory Sciences courses (lectures and labs) to on-campus and distance BSCLS/MS/DCLS students. Specifically, to teach CLLS 4311 Advanced Case Studies, CLLS 3414 Biochemistry, CLLS 3200 Basic Methods and Introduction to Lab Operations. CLLS 4313 Laboratory Management.
• Develop lesson plans, prepare presentations, and obtain visual aids for on campus and distance web-based courses, grade student papers, and set up student laboratories and practical examinations.
• Advise students (both on-campus and distance) on academic and research activities.
• Participate in scholarly, professional, and administrative service activities.
* Participate in community service learning projects (St. Vincent's Student Run Clinical, etc.)
• Participate in departmental meetings and committee meetings, and other scholarly activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have a master’s degree in a health-related field. Additional minimum qualifications include 3 years experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and hold a Professional certification as a generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology - Board of Certification, MLS(ASCP) or MT(ASCP).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctoral degree in health related field and 3 years teaching experience.
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.