CLS Program Director

Overview

The Allied Health School CLS Program Director for the Cedars-Sinai Chuck Lorre School of Allied Health within the Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University (HSU) is an educational leader in the CLS field and provides subject matter expertise in the administration of the academic program. The CLS Program Director ensures that the educational program aligns with accreditation standards and prepares graduates for successful placement in their field. This role is responsible for curriculum development, coordinating teaching assignments, and maintaining communication with affiliated education teams. The AHS CLS Program Director also plays a role in faculty development, offering mentorship and fostering an environment conducive to creativity and responsibility. In addition, the director will support students including guidance for students who need educational and/or psychological support. In partnership with HSU and AHS leadership the CLS Program Director will manage the recruitment and selection process of incoming students and will support other key initiatives and activities within the AHS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the CLS curriculum to align with accreditation standards and prepare graduates for professional placement.
• Coordinate teaching assignments and communicate with affiliated education teams.
• Support faculty development, provide mentorship, and foster a creative, responsible educational environment.
• Support students, including providing guidance for students requiring educational or psychological support.
• Partner with HSU and AHS leadership to manage the recruitment and selection process of incoming students.
• Support other key initiatives and activities within the Allied Health School.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in applicable field required. Doctorate preferred.
• 5 years of clinical and/or technical experience in a hospital setting required.
• 3 years teaching, precepting, and/or mentoring experience required.
• A valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or a limited license appropriate for the area of responsibility is required upon hire.
• Upon hire: NAACLS Workshop Certificate: Required for NAACLS Accreditation as Program Director if no previous program director experience. Workshop provided by NAACLS.
• Preferred: Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification or certification in appropriate specialty.
• Preferred: Certified by American Medical Technologists as an Allied Health Instructor (AHI).
• Preferred: ASCP Board of Registry certification as a Medical Technologist, or certification in appropriate specialty.

Employment information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research and Science
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care; Higher Education