Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

The Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program at Michigan State University invites applications to join our faculty/staff community dedicated to educating and mentoring the next generation of Medical Laboratory Scientists and forwarding scientific research endeavors. This is a tenure stream faculty position at a rank and salary commensurate with experience. The appointment will be an academic year, nine-month position, opportunities for summer employment and/or clinical activities may be available (desired start date is August 2026). This individual will be responsible for in-person and online instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level providing didactic and practical experiences. The teaching load can be 2 courses/6 credit hours per semester but will reflect other duties; additional responsibilities include scholarly activity, graduate student advising, professional engagement, service, and outreach. Clinical activities can be accommodated. Instructional assignment depends upon candidate's expertise and BLD program need.

The Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics (BLD) Program was established in 1926 and is within the College of Natural Science. MSU BLD offers two undergraduate degrees, Biomedical Laboratory Science and Medical Laboratory Science (NAACLS accredited/25 affiliates) and three graduate degrees – an MA in Biomedical Laboratory Science, an MS in Clinical Laboratory Science, and an MS in Biomedical Laboratory Operations.  The BLD Program faculty and staff promote a collegial work environment and strive to maintain a family atmosphere which emphasizes mentoring students and employees to reach their full potential. Michigan State University is a Research I land grant institution with greater than 50,000 students. MSU is home to three medical schools, a broad research portfolio, and a culture of cross-college research collaboration. MSU seeks to advance knowledge and transform lives by providing outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional education; conducting research of the highest caliber; and advancing outreach, engagement and economic activities. We are committed to the highest ethical and academic standards, transparent decision making, and accountable governance. As a community, we commit to live these values.

For more information consult the following websites: https://bld.natsci.msu.edu/; https://natsci.msu.edu/; https://strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan; https://msu.edu/about/facts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -biological sciences, public health, education, health sciences, or related field

Minimum Requirements

• A doctoral/terminal degree in biological sciences, public health, education, health sciences, or related field.
• Hold a clinical certification/credential (such as MLS, or eligible)
• Teaching potential, as reflected in experiences educating or training people
• A research portfolio and plan for continuation and sustainability

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical/medical laboratory
• Experience teaching in a relevant field as an instructor of record
• Knowledge of or experience with discipline-based education research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and/or scholarly approaches to curriculum development and delivery
• Professional experience developing and/or disseminating knowledge in a relevant field through research, outreach, publication, or presentations
• A history of ongoing professional development
• Experience advising/mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
• A history of service/volunteering in either institutional or professional society/advisory committees
• Experience in data mining, data management in the context of clinical outcomes

Required Application Materials

Complete applications must include:

1) a cover letter summarizing qualifications for the job

2) a curriculum vitae with academic appointments, professional experience, research outputs (funded grants, publications, invited seminars, etc.), teaching experience, and service roles

3) a 1-page research statement describing research accomplishments and future plans for independent research

4) a 1-2-page teaching statement describing instructional experience, pedagogical approaches to instructional excellence, and future interests

5) contact information for 3-5 references.

Successful applicants are expected to summarize their contributions to core institutional values throughout their application materials. Recommendations will only be requested for top applicants.

Special Instructions

Please refer to job posting number 1091869 at careers.msu.edu to submit required application materials. Applications must be submitted through careers.msu.edu. For specific inquiries please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Kathleen Hoag (hoagk@msu.edu or 517-353-3276). Review of applications will begin one month following the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

11/27/2025

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.

Website

https://bld.natsci.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.