at Loyola University Of Chicago in Maywood, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Instructor - Full-Time Temporary Faculty for Medical Lab Science
Position Title
Instructor - Full-Time Temporary Faculty for Medical Lab Science
Position Number
Job Category
University Faculty
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Location Code
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Department Name
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
We are inviting applications for a 2026-2027 Academic Year full-time faculty position appointed in the Department of Applied Health Sciences' Medical Laboratory Science program. We seek a faculty member with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification and expertise in Microbiology who can teach within the NAACLS accredited program.
This position is responsible for in-person classroom and laboratory instruction to graduate laboratory science students at the Health Science campus of Loyola University Chicago, located in Maywood, Illinois. The primary teaching responsibilities for this position will include didactics and laboratory sessions in Microbiology, Urinalysis and Body Fluids, Hematology, and other disciplines as needed.
Essential Responsibilities:
Design and deliver course material to students to provide entry level laboratory competency.
Teach MLS students (including didactic and laboratory sessions) in courses as assigned based on needs of the Medical Laboratory Science program during weekday and weekend daytime hours
Lead in student laboratory activity set-up for assigned course labs
Contribute to continuous programmatic improvement through feedback on the curriculum
Required Qualifications
Education: Master's degree or higher
Current ASCP MLS CM certification
A minimum of 3 years of experience and practice in medical laboratory science
One year experience in medical laboratory science education in the last five years
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a team
Desired Qualifications
Strong oral, written, visual, and electronic communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively and interact in a positive manner with diverse faculty, staff, and students, as well as with people of varying economic and cultural backgrounds
Effective interpersonal and conflict management skills
Ability to educate students in laboratory and classroom settings
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Experience with learning management systems
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: Master's degree or higher
Current ASCP MLS CM certification
A minimum of 3 years of experience and practice in medical laboratory science
One year experience in medical laboratory science education in the last five years
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a team
Physical Demands
Working Conditions
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Required Qualifications
Education: Master's degree or higher
Current ASCP MLS CM certification
A minimum of 3 years of experience and practice in medical laboratory science
One year experience in medical laboratory science education in the last five years
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a team
Open Date
05/27/2026
Close Date
Salary Range
$55,000 - $60,000
Additional Salary Information
This salary range is for a two-semester appointment (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027). The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35227
Job Number
8803055
Organizational Location
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
Posting Details
Posting Detail
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/10/2026
Position End Date
05/22/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
