Careers in Quality

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is seeking exceptional faculty members committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. The candidates for faculty positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people’s lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative. AACC believes that faculty are the heart of the institution. We are seeking faculty members who are energized by the community college pathways and inclusivity/equity initiatives, and see it as their job to support a diverse set of learners inside and outside the classroom. AACC embraces the notion of life-long learning and continuous improvement, and so is looking for those with a sincere desire to self-reflect on personal instructional practices and work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning for all students. AACC seeks to hire faculty members who espouse the ideals in AACC’s mission and those who will collaborate with their department colleagues to bring AACC’s vision and strategic plan to reality.

An ideal medical laboratory technician (MLT)/medical laboratory assistant (MLA)/phlebotomy candidate should demonstrate a proven ability to teach introductory and upper college-level clinical laboratory courses to phlebotomy, medical laboratory assistant and medical laboratory technician students who are part of diverse student population. Experience in laboratory guidelines for quality assurance, regulations, proficiency testing, is required. Additionally, basic spectrophotometric skills, and the ability to troubleshoot small table top laboratory instruments as well as excellence in oral, written and interpersonal communication skills is expected. The position may include extensive collaboration with local affiliated laboratories and draw stations to find placement for the MLT, MLA and phlebotomy students as well as coordinating the laboratory practicum experience for the students. The position will require in-state travel to affiliate laboratory sites. Candidates should be committed to student-centered, outcomes-based education with experience incorporating multiple instructional strategies and the use of technology in teaching and learning. Teaching assignments are 15 faculty load hours per semester. Courses to be instructed include lecture, lab, and activity classes in the Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomy programs. Full-time faculty are expected to participate on committees in the department, school of health sciences, and the college. Candidates should be committed to student-centered, outcomes-based education with experience incorporating multiple instructional strategies that engages the student, including the use of technology. Additionally, candidates should be proven team-players with an ongoing commitment to personal and professional development as well as the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

AACC is a tenure granting institution. Any candidate hired as a full-time faculty member may be eligible to apply for tenure in the future based on institutional eligibility requirements. 

MT(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification
Master’s degree in the biological or chemical sciences or in education
Minimum of two years teaching in higher education.

OR

MT(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification
Bachelor’s degree in the biological or chemical sciences or in education
Minimum of three years teaching in higher education