JOB PURPOSE

The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Department is one of the seven Departments included in the College of Health Sciences (CHS). The MLS offers both a BSc and an MSc program in Medical Laboratory Sciences and is aiming to establish a Ph.D. program.​

The MLS Department is actively seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Professor willing to be involved in the instructional and research activities of the Department. The selected candidate will be involved in teaching both theory and practical courses in the area of Medical Laboratory Sciences/Biomedical Sciences, including, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Advanced Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance, and Advanced Laboratory Techniques.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Teach courses in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences/Biomedical Sciences, including Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Advanced Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance, and Advanced Laboratory Techniques.
• Active participation in tutoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop and run a dynamic research program including the preparation of  research proposals, securing intramural as well as extramural research funds, and conducting innovative research work in their area of interest.
• Actively participate in both programs and curriculum development, as well as in the program accreditation process.
• Advise and follow up with students' academic and registration issues.
• Carry out other academic and administrative duties at both departmental and college levels as deemed necessary by his/her immediate superiors.

COMPETENCIES:

• Clinical diagnostic experience in the area of Medical Laboratory Sciences / Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Biochemistry at major hospitals.
• Solid track of scholarly activities (research, publications, grant acquisitions, supervision/mentoring of graduate students, etc.), evidenced by number of publications in high quality journals and a high H index.
• Significant teaching record at both undergraduate and graduate level in the area of Clinical Chemistry, and Clinical Biochemistry.
• Knowledge and experience in Bioinformatics and analyzing Big Data in medical research using  Artificial Intelligence is a plus.
• ASCPi is a plus.