Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Salary: Starting at $100,000 per year
Posted: 12/02/2025
Category: Medical Research (+3)

Position Summary

The Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences (BNS) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program Director to lead its NAACLS-accredited MLS program. This is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level (rank commensurate with experience).

We seek a collaborative, research-active, and innovative leader who will advance academic excellence, ensure continued accreditation, and contribute to a rigorous research agenda aligned with departmental strengths in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and nutritional sciences. The Program Director will also mentor faculty and students, support workforce development initiatives, and cultivate partnerships across clinical laboratories, healthcare systems, and the biotechnology sector.

Responsibilities

Research & Scholarship

• Maintain an active, externally funded research program in areas such as:

  • Clinical diagnostics and biomarker development

  • Infectious disease diagnostics

  • Hematologic and immunologic disorders

  • Molecular pathology

  • Clinical toxicology

  • Emerging diagnostic technologies

• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at national/international conferences.

• Strengthen collaborations with clinical partners, biotechnology industries, and interdisciplinary research groups within and beyond UMass Lowell.

Program Leadership & Administration

• Provide strategic leadership for the NAACLS-accredited MLS program, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

• Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and alignment with evolving professional competencies.

• Support student recruitment, retention, and career preparation while promoting an inclusive learning environment.

Teaching & Mentorship

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Applied Biomedical Sciences, with emphasis on Medical Laboratory Science.

• Standard teaching load: 2 courses per semester (with potential reductions and generous release time for assistant professors).

• Advise MLS students and prepare them for certification examinations.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student researchers.

About the BNS Department

The BNS department includes 18 full-time faculty and 5 full-time staff, along with postdoctoral fellows and research personnel. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Applied Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Faculty may also mentor PhD students in Pharmaceutical Sciences and participate in intercollegiate doctoral programs in Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology and Applied Biology.

Research is multidisciplinary, spanning biomedical sciences, nutritional biochemistry, and epidemiology. Extensive opportunities for collaboration exist across the university in fields including exercise science, public health, nursing, engineering, business, and the natural sciences.

About the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences

The College is rapidly expanding and supports diverse programs in health and life sciences. With departments in Nursing, Public Health, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, and BNS, the College fosters a collaborative culture, strong interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to student success. Research expenditures have more than doubled in recent years.

About UMass Lowell

Located 25 miles northwest of Boston, UMass Lowell is a Carnegie R1 university enrolling nearly 17,000 students with more than $120 million in annual sponsored research. The university ranks as the #1 public university in Massachusetts and #1 in the state for social mobility (Wall Street Journal).

UMass Lowell is known for its diversity, with 43% first-generation students and 48% of undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. The city of Lowell is a culturally rich, innovation-driven community with strong ties to Boston’s biopharmaceutical industry and healthcare networks.

The university's Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINC)—a major public-private development—will expand opportunities for research and workforce development in biomedical sciences, biotechnology, and human performance.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, or equivalent) in a biomedical science field relevant to MLS

• Current MLS(ASCP)CM certification

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

• Evidence of teaching excellence

• Record of research productivity with potential for—or a record of—external funding

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong record of scholarship and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Leadership and teaching experience in an accredited MLS program

• Knowledge of evidence-based teaching, program administration, and NAACLS accreditation

• Experience mentoring diverse student populations

• Established clinical or industry partnerships supporting translational or diagnostic research

• Experience in interprofessional or cross-disciplinary education

• Active involvement in national professional organizations (required for Associate or Full Professor rank)

Rank-Specific Expectations

• Assistant Professor: Must demonstrate an emerging research program and clear trajectory.

• Associate Professor: Must hold or qualify for tenure with a strong scholarly record and ongoing or recent extramural funding.

• Full Professor: Must have a sustained record of high-quality scholarship and consistent external funding.

Salary Information

This is a full-time, benefited Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position.

Salary ranges by rank:

• Assistant Professor: $75,000–$115,000

• Associate Professor: $85,000–$155,000

• Full Professor: $100,000–$230,000

Application Instructions

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. The posting may close once an adequate number of qualified applicants has been received.

Applicants must submit:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Teaching Philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, evaluations) — uploaded as a single file

• Research Plan (current and future, including funding status)

• Three recent peer-reviewed publications — uploaded as a single file

• Names and contact information for three references

Equal Opportunity Statement

UMass Lowell welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.