The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the American University of Beirut, located in Beirut, Lebanon, currently seeks for its Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Program a candidate with a PhD in any discipline in clinical laboratory sciences for a tenure track position in the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor depending on qualifications. Visiting positions at all levels may be considered.
The MLS Program, hosted by the Division of Health Professions at FHS, is a joint program with the Faculty of Medicine offering students a BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences. During the first year of study, students take basic science and core courses. In the second year, students learn in-depth theory and application in all disciplines within medical laboratory sciences (e.g., microbiology, bacteriology, virology, clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology and serology, blood banking, molecular diagnostics, and others). Graduating students spend their third year acquiring hands-on clinical training experience at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). The program enrolls approximately 60 new students each year.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Expertise in transfusion medicine/blood banking or immunology and serology; other disciplines related to emerging diagnostics in medical/clinical laboratory sciences could be considered.
- Clinical teaching experience
- Research agenda based on published works and/or external funding
- Evidence of involvement with professional associations and organizations
- A prior degree in medical or clinical laboratory sciences is recommended.
Teaching responsibilities include didactic, clinical, and laboratory instruction of the foundation as well as advanced courses offered at the MLS Program. The successful candidate will also contribute to research and service at FHS.
FHS was established in 1954 as the first school of public health in the Arab world. At the undergraduate level, FHS offers a BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS), Medical Imaging Sciences (MIS), and Environmental Health (EH) and a BA in Health Communication. The MLS and MIS programs, offered by the Division of Health Professions, are jointly coordinated by FHS and the Faculty of Medicine (FM). The faculty also offers a Master of Public Health with three different concentrations, a Master of Science in Epidemiology, a Master in Environmental Sciences—major Environmental Health, and a PhD in Epidemiology, all of which are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Further information about AUB and FHS can be found at: http://www.aub.edu.lb and http://fhs.aub.edu.lb
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the link below, including the following required documents: a curriculum vitae, a personal statement, research and teaching interests, and a letter of intent explaining how the candidate’s experience aligns with the mission and vision of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and the MLS Program of the DHP.
Link for application submission
Upon submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email containing a copy of their completed application.
Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.