Adjunct Assistant Professor
UT Health San Antonio
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Adjunct Faculty Position in Molecular Diagnostics
Medical Laboratory Sciences Program
Department of Health Sciences
UT Health San Antonio
The Department of Health Sciences-Medical Laboratory Sciences in the School of Health Professions invites applications for the position of Part-Time Adjunct Faculty to assist with the development and implementation of Molecular Diagnostics courses in the MLS program. This position will begin in December 2025 and will be responsible for teaching courses (lecture and laboratory) in the Spring 2026 semester.
Primary Responsibilities include:
+ Collaborate with departmental leadership to design and develop course content for a molecular diagnostics course to include both lecture and laboratory components for the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program.
+ Create and deliver classroom and online instructional materials, including lectures, study resources, and assessments.
+ Develop core curriculum outlines and coordinate with the Program Director to define key instructional components.
+ Contribute to the development of comprehensive examination materials in molecular diagnostics.
+ Establish course and program learning objectives that align with the mission and educational goals of the program, school, and UT Health San Antonio.
+ Deliver high-quality instruction in molecular diagnostics through an in-person format, provide timely and constructive feedback on student performance, and foster meaningful student engagement throughout the course.
Qualified candidates must have:
• Certification as a Technologist in Molecular Biology: MB(ASCP); and
• A minimum of a master’s degree in an MLS-appropriate discipline.
Faculty may also engage in collaborative scholarly activities. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in community, professional, and university service activities, as appropriate. This is a part-time (12 month) adjunct position and reports to the Chair of the Health Sciences Department.
The Department of Health Sciences is one of seven departments in the School of Health Professions. In addition to the School of Health Professions, the UT Health San Antonio also has a Medical School, Dental School, Nursing School, School of Public Health, and a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The University’s purpose is to provide the best in health professions education, biomedical research, and patient care to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. The campus is located in the South Texas Medical Center which encompasses four of the major hospital systems in San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is a constituent of the University of Texas System. San Antonio is the center of a vibrant, diverse, educational, medical, economic, and cultural community.
To Apply: Submit applications through the UT Health Careers website (https://uthscsa.taleo.net/careersection/ex/iobdetail.ftl?iob=l 7000073&tz=GMT-05%3AOO ). Further information regarding the position may be obtained from Terri Murphy-Sanchez, Program Director at murphy-sancheztl@uthscsa.edu .
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Additional Information
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
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