Professor of Histotechnology

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.

Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position. A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N.

Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources telephone #: (909)274-4225. Human Resources e-mail: [email protected] . Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g.

DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents. Long Distance Travel for Interviews: If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and/or travel reimbursement . Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number F-POST-000002 Position Title Professor of Histotechnology Division Natural Sciences Department Biological Sciences FTE 1.00 Term 10 Months/Year Salary Initial placement $90,339 - $134,820 Health & Welfare Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package, providing medical, dental, and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents.

Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees. The College contributes up to $23,766.84 toward family annual premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Lifetime retirement benefits are provided to eligible retirees. The District participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System ( PERS ), State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) retirement programs, and National Benefits Services ( NBS ). *Note: The District does not cover Medicare expenses.

Please visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Position Recruitment Details Open Date 10/16/2026 Initial Screening Date 11/13/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes District Rights We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. Application Procedure Application Requirements First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration. Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at the Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position: 1.

A Mt. San Antonio College online application. 2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience. 3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position. 4.

All candidates, including current or former employees of the college, are required to show evidence of the awarded/conferred degree from the issuing college/university, and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made. Special Note to Applicants To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting.

Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.

A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources telephone #: (909)274-4225.

Human Resources e-mail: [email protected] . Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g. DOB , place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents. Long Distance Travel for Interviews: If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and/or travel reimbursement .

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA . This report must be attached to the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Accredited evaluation agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Website . Selection Procedure: A committee will evaluate applications taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Interviews may include a writing sample, presentation, teaching demonstration, and/or performance test. The committee will recommend finalists to the President/ CEO and/or Vice President of Instruction/Student Services for a second interview. The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, College resources and needs, and Board of Trustees’ approval. The starting date will be determined following Board approval and receipt of live scan clearance.

Position Description Position Description Position Overview The Biological Sciences Department is one of the largest and most diverse on campus. This department offers a wide array of classes in majors and nonmajors Biology, as well as Anatomy and Physiology, Histotechnology, Microbiology, Public Health, and Anthropology. The department consists of 24 full-time faculty, 5 lab technicians, and over 50 adjunct faculty. The Biological Sciences Department is an inclusive faculty representing a diversity of genders, education, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations.

The mission of the Department is to provide the highest quality education for our diverse student population in an environment that is inclusive and conducive to learning. The department’s resources include modern lecture classrooms and teaching laboratories, as well as special facilities such as a state-of-the-art Histotechnology lab and cadaver lab. The Histotechnology Baccalaureate program is a new program in the Department of Biological Sciences. This is the only Histotechnology baccalaureate program in California.

The baccalaureate degree builds upon our accredited and highly successful associate degree in histotechnology, the largest program of its kind in the country with over a 90% cumulative pass rate on the national certification exam and close to 100% graduate placement rate Major Duties & Responsibilities Teach courses in the disciplines for which the candidate meets Minimum Qualifications or the equivalent. Teach assigned courses in accordance with course outline of record. Instruct and support students with diverse backgrounds utilizing culturally relevant pedagogy, careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods including for online instruction, informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions, student learning outcomes, and support a philosophy of instruction focusing on critical thinking and analysis. Maintain scheduled office and campus hours, and participate in department/division meetings and committees.

Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with administrative responsibilities and College, division, and department policies. Late afternoon and/or evening assignments may be required as part of the regular contract. Effective oral and written communication with students. Commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Participate in departmental and college governance activities through committee service and/or other appropriate activities to maintain and improve the instructional program and to provide service to the college. In close cooperation with other discipline faculty, participate in the design, evaluation, revision, and development of culturally relevant curriculum, courses, and/or degrees. Coordinate affiliation agreements with laboratories to provide work experience program requirements. Facilitate procurement of materials necessary for histotechnology laboratory activities.

In collaboration with counseling, advise students on their education plans for the histotechnology program. Coordinate the work experience program for histotechnology students. Responsible for maintaining National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences ( NAACLS ) accreditation standards in curriculum, teaching and assessment. Serve on college committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program, including the Histotechnology advisory committee, and participate in appropriate professional development activities, including 36 hours of discipline-relevant professional development every 3 years.

Program recruitment, including community and high school outreach.

Required Qualifications

A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution: Any Bachelor’s degree AND a minimum of two years of experience in the clinical or research Histotechnology laboratory; OR An AA in Histotechnology or equivalent AND six years of experience in the clinical or research Histotechnology laboratory; NOTE : Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree. OR The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application), OR California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code § 87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.); AND B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Quals Summary Ability to communicate curriculum meaningfully for students with diverse backgrounds. Teaching experience at the college level. Teaching experience in Histotechniques and lab operations. Experience evaluating student achievement.

Experience with curriculum development. Knowledge of NAACLS accreditation process. Knowledge of America