Instructor - Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine

Instructor – Department of Pathology, Anatomy, Laboratory Medicine
Medical Laboratory Science Programs
Division of Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics
West Virginia University School of Medicine

West Virginia University (WVU) is seeking a full-time, non-tenure, Instructor-level faculty member for the Medical Laboratory Science Programs (MLS). We are located within the Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Laboratory Medicine and part of the School of Medicine.

The Division consists of four NAACLS accredited programs; Medical Laboratory Science (B.S. and M.S.), Histotechnology, Pathologists’ Assistant. The School of Medicine is part of a thriving academic medical center which also includes the Schools of Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health. Together, the five Schools provide robust opportunities and programs for interprofessional education, collaborative practice, and research.

The primary responsibility of this position is classroom and laboratory teaching within the two MLS Programs. This faculty member will primarily contribute to assistant teaching in the student laboratories and serve as the MLS Student Laboratory Manager and Safety Officer. Other responsibilities will include secondary teaching assignments, student advising and recruiting, and participation in the service and research missions of the School of Medicine.

Qualified applicants must possess, at minimum, bachelor’s degree in MLS or a related discipline, have national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist) and possess clinical experience. Teaching experience is preferred.

West Virginia University is a land grant Carnegie-designated Doctoral Research/Extensive institution, with approximately 32,500 students, including 27,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate/professional students. The WVU Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health and Nursing. Patient care facilities include a 575-bed teaching hospital, a Level I trauma center, and a 70-bed psychiatric hospital. Morgantown is within easy traveling distance of Washington, DC, to the east, Pittsburgh, PA, to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, OH, to the northwest. Morgantown has 55,000 residents and is rated as one of the best small towns in the U.S., with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside and many outdoor activities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The appointment date is negotiable, but the goal is to have the position filled no later than August 1, 2026.

Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications should apply at: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=29860 with a cover letter of interest, current CV, and contact information, including e-mail addresses for three professional references.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.