Histotechnology Program Instructor/Assistant Professor - Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine

Instructor/Assistant Professor for the Histotechnology Program
Division of Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics
Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine
West Virginia University/School of Medicine

West Virginia University (WVU) is seeking a full-time faculty member (Instructor) for the Histotechnology Program, Division of Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics, within the Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Laboratory Medicine in the School of Medicine.

The Division consists of three NAACLS accredited programs; two undergraduate, Medical Laboratory Science and Histotechnology, and one graduate, Pathologists' Assistant. The School of Medicine is part of a thriving academic medical center which also includes the Schools of Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health. Together, the five Schools provide robust opportunities and programs for interprofessional education, collaborative practice and research.

The primary responsibility of this position is teaching laboratory courses within the Histotechnology Program. Other responsibilities include management of student laboratories, student advising and recruiting, secondary teaching assignments, and participation in service activities for the program, university, and/or profession.

Qualified applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in a science related field, have national certification as a Histotechnologist and one (1) year of recent clinical experience.

West Virginia University is a land grant Carnegie-designated Doctoral Research/Extensive institution, with approximately 32,500 students, including 27,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate/professional students. The WVU Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health and Nursing. Patient care facilities include a 575-bed teaching hospital, a Level I trauma center, and a 70-bed psychiatric hospital. Morgantown is within easy traveling distance of Washington, DC, to the east, Pittsburgh, PA, to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, OH, to the northwest. Morgantown has 55,000 residents and is rated as one of the best small towns in the U.S., with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside and many outdoor activities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The appointment date is negotiable, but the goal is to have the position filled no later than January 1, 2025. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications should apply at: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=28013
with a cover letter of interest, current resume or CV, and contact information, including e-mail addresses for three professional references.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

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Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.