Adjunct Faculty Pool - Medical Lab Technician / Phlebotomy

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Medical Lab Technician / Phlebotomy

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Nursing

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Medical Lab Technician program. The amount of pay per credit hour for this adjunct position is $640.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Medical Lab Technology and Phlebotomy.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• Maintain standards of teaching to the collegiate level and perform according to the NAACLS accreditation standards.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Science as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist credentialed by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) and holds a current TN state license as a Technologist.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Demonstration of adequate knowledge and proficiency in their content areas.
• Demonstration of the ability to teach effectively at the appropriate level.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff and faculty.
• Display a student-centered approach.
• Willingness to reinforce all lecture lessons with hands-on experiences when resources permit.
• Consistently demonstrates the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Able to stand for extended time; ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Computer literate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work constantly to instill in students the technical and academic competencies and employment behavior expected within the specific area.
• Prepare for class and lab instruction and show written evidence of preparation.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individual or student groups involved.
• Develop and maintain a classroom and lab environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided.
• Develop and enforce appropriate rules and expectations of students in the classrooms and lab settings that are in compliance with STCC policies/procedures and that result in a safe, effective learning environment.
• Meet and conduct assigned classes in a professional manner. If prevented from meeting classes due to illness or emergency, he/she is responsible for notifying the program director.
• Establish appropriate means of communication (PAWS, email) and plan to be available to the students before and after class meetings or by appointment.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

A summary of our benefits can be found below:

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of People & Culture, View email address on click.appcast.io, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, View phone number on click.appcast.io. See the full non-discrimination policy.

Advertised: 10 Mar 2026 Central Daylight Time

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