Clinical Education Coordinator, Medical Laboratory Sciences-College of Pharmacy

The University of Minnesota Medical Laboratory Sciences Program is seeking a Clinical Education Coordinator for the Twin Cities campus in their NAACLS accredited Clinical Laboratory Sciences program. The Clinical Education Coordinator is responsible for organizing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical experience education courses, experiences, and activities to meet the outcomes of the program in conjunction with the Program Director, Laboratory Managers, Laboratory Supervisors and Laboratory Clinical Coordinators. This position involves management of student and program compliance with requirements for clinical education for the Program, the clinical placement sites, and the requirements of the State of Minnesota. The position requires instruction and guidance of students, participation in curriculum and program development, engagement in quality improvement and advocacy for the assigned performance site; as well as curricular, recruitment, scholarship, and service activities in execution of the MLS Program mission.

Classification: Lecturer, 9753 (P&A)

Appointment:
Twelve (12) Month, Full-time, 75-100% time
Annual renewable position
Based on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.
Reports to: MLS Program Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

Curriculum and Instruction (30%)
* Assist with teaching a minimum of 4 credits of academic courses (or parts of same) across a three-semester
annual curriculum.
* Collaborate with core faculty to prepare best-practice educational experiences to structure optimal learning
of students including course objectives, course materials, educational experiences, and assessments
* Use effective and innovative technology enhanced learning strategies
* Participate in curriculum development and evaluation
* Collaborate with faculty, staff, and others within the University, Academic Health Sciences (AHS), College of
Pharmacy, profession, and community
* Model ethical and competent professional behaviors

Scholarship (10%)
* Participate in scholarly research activities within the program
* Present research findings at appropriate local, regional, national, and/or international professional
meetings
* Collaborate with other faculty on refereed journal articles on research findings and/or teaching innovations

Service (10%)
* Contribute to the professional/academic expertise of the university or community via elected, appointed,
or volunteer positions or associations
* Serve as a member of committees or in leadership positions within the Program and Center and/or greater
professional community.
* Participate in delivery of Program continuing education efforts

Clinical Education Management (50%)
* Work with clinical affiliates to obtain educational experience placements for students
* Manage clinical affiliation agreements in coordination with clinical sites and AHC legal department
* Develop and foster relationships with clinical affiliates, partners, and stakeholders
* Educate clinical preceptors on course requirements for student education and assessment
* Maintain database of students, clinical sites and schedule for clinical rotations
* Work with AHS partners to secure housing support for students outside the metro area

Professional Development
* Develop and maintain ongoing competency in the breadth and depth of knowledge in the profession
through continuing education, certification maintenance, and professional practice
* Develop and maintain ongoing proficiency in teaching through formal or informal education, continuing education, and self-investigation

Required/ Essential Credentials and Experience
* Baccalaureate degree in MLS or related field
* Current certification MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) cm
* Minimum 2 years clinical laboratory work experience
* Agreement to abide by University and ASCLS Code of Ethics

Preferred/ Desired Credentials and Experience
* Master's degree in MLS or related field
* Five years clinical laboratory work experience in multiple MLS disciplines
* Two years teaching experience within medical laboratory science students/employees

The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy is nationally recognized for excellence in preparing pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, occupational therapists, and medical laboratory scientists to tackle society's toughest problems in Minnesota and across the globe. The College of Pharmacy offers degrees in the programs of pharmacy (PharmD, MS, PhD), occupational therapy (OTD), and medical laboratory sciences (BS, Certificate, MMLS, MS-BLS).

The pharmacy program is offered on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses. The occupational therapy program is offered on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses. The medical laboratory sciences program is offered on the Twin Cities campus. Interactive technology is used to keep all campuses connected.

Medical Laboratory Sciences

The University of Minnesota's Medical Laboratory Sciences program has led the MLS profession for over 100 years and is known throughout the field for its cutting-edge research and innovative educational models.The University of Minnesota's Medical Laboratory Sciences program is the only accredited 4-year baccalaureate degree program in a public institution in the State of Minnesota.

Students enrolled in our program receive a world-class education in one of the country's premier Medical Laboratory Sciences programs.

Pay Range: $80,000-$86,000 annual salary; depending on education/qualifications/experience

This position also offers a $5,000 annual augmentation directly related to supporting the 50% Clinical Education Management duties. The augmentation is divided and distributed equally per pay period.

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).