Program Director of the Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

Program Director of the Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Rutgers University’s School of Health Professions (SHP) invites applications for an open‑rank, full‑time, 12‑month, non‑tenure‑track faculty position serving as Program Director of the Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (MS‑CLS) with the Department of Clinical Laboratory and Medical Imaging Sciences (CLMIS). Minimum salary $95,000. Final offer will depend on qualifications, experience, grant funds, and market benchmarks. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, defined contribution plans and tax‑deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Primary Responsibilities Provide overall coordination of the MS‑CLS program and participate in meetings at SHP, RBHS, Rutgers University, and collaborating departments. Communicate regularly with the CLMIS Chair and Division leadership regarding program operations. Administer SHP, CLMIS, and MS‑CLS policies related to program and student matters. Maintain program records of active and inactive MS‑CLS students, graduate certificate students, academic files, and documentation. Provide program data—including enrollment, courses, and activities—for departmental reporting. Assign faculty advisors for student registration and graduate project mentors. Collaborate with faculty teaching “Systematic Review and Meta‑Analysis” to assign CLS content advisors. Collaborate with the CLMIS Chair and DCLS Program Director to plan and coordinate faculty resources and budget needs annually. Collaborate on curriculum review and revision for MS‑CLS and Graduate Certificate programs. Ensure submission and tracking of new or revised courses through required approval processes (e.g., CCCR). Update course descriptions and graduation requirements documentation as needed, including learning‑management‑system management. Develop and maintain multi‑year course scheduling plans and manage semester scheduling updates. Communicate schedule changes to students and update tracking systems. Orient new students to the program and assist with enrollment and onboarding. Participate in program assessment, accreditation activities, committees, and institutional service. Engage in teaching, research, scholarly activity, and professional development. Ensure compliance with Rutgers, Rutgers Health Corporate Compliance policies, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest policies. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, EdD, DCLS, or MD with clinical pathology/laboratory medicine experience). Current U.S. professional certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS (ASCP)CM). Preferred Qualifications Experience in graduate education or program administration. Experience with online curriculum development and teaching. Evidence of scholarly activity, including research, publications, or grant work. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University