Assistant/Associate Professor, in Biochemistry and Cell & Molecular Biology

samuelmerritt; Oakland (CA); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor to teach graduate biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology and related lab courses. The role emphasizes both lecture and laboratory instruction with online and in-person delivery, and service to the department and university.

The candidate should hold an advanced degree and have demonstrated teaching and scholarly activity, with mentoring responsibilities and collaboration across departments.

Qualificações

• Graduate-level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching in-person and online formats.
• Ability to mentor students.

Responsabilidades

• Teach graduate-level biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology courses.
• Deliver both in-person and online lectures and labs.
• Participate in department and university service.
• Mentor students and contribute to scholarly activities.

Conhecimentos

Graduate-level teaching

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Microbiology

Collaboration

Formação

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in biochemistry or closely related discipline

Descrição da vaga

Description:

Job Description Summary:

The Assistant or Associate Professor designation in the MBS Department will depend on level of teaching, service, and scholarship experience. They will be expected to excel at teaching graduate-level courses in their area of expertise. This annual position will focus on lecture and laboratory instruction in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Microbiology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The individual must be able to teach graduate-level biochemistry, microbiology and cell biology and molecular biology courses, integrating both conceptual knowledge and applied learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to student learning, professional growth, and advancement.
• Demonstrate academic competence in biochemistry, microbiology, cell biology, and molecular biology.
• Collaborate with other faculty and departments.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice; remain flexible in adapting course content for different MBS learner cohorts as needed.
• Demonstrate a high degree of self-efficacy, accountability for learner outcomes, and advocacy for student success.
• Collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholder groups within the University to enhance student performance.
• Invest in learners' well-being, health, and safety-physically, socially, and emotionally.
• Design and facilitate differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities that follow a coherent sequence, align to instructional goals, and engage students in advanced-level cognitive learning.
• Provide both in person and online lecture-based and laboratory-based instruction in microbiology.
• Provide both in person and online lecture-based instruction in biochemistry.
• Provide both in person and online lecture-based instruction in molecular courses as needed.
• Be able to teaching both in person at our Oakland campus and online lectures and laboratories.
• Perform service to the department by participating in departmental meetings.
• Perform service to the University by joining committees, attending seminars, meetings, and trainings.
• Perform scholarship at the level necessary for promotion to the next rank.
• Must be willing to mentor students.

Allocation of Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned. Time allocated may change.

Time allocated

• Teaching responsibilities Approx. 80%
• Service Approx. 10%
• Scholarship Approx. 10%

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Applicant must hold an advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in biochemistry, molecular biology or a closely related discipline and have demonstrated expertise in teaching these subjects at a graduate and/or professional level.
• Experience with teaching at a higher academic institution; graduate-level teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching microbiology and biochemistry in both lecture and laboratory formats (in-person and online) preferr

Work Environment:

Office Location: Oakland Campus - Onsite

This is an onsite position based in Oakland, CA, requiring regular in-office presence to support daily operations, collaboration, and student or team engagement.

Work is performed primarily on campus in a dynamic academic environment, with direct interaction across multidisciplinary teams.

Mental/Physical Requirements :

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; ability to carry, push, pull, kneel, and stoop.
• Must be able to move about campus to accomplish instructional and service tasks.
• Ability to read, write, compose, and edit complex documents.
• Ability to do deskwork/computer work for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to express ideas clearly through verbal and written communication.
• Ability to receive and interpret detailed information through verbal and written communication.

Employee Status:

Regular Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: The anticipated annual salary range for this exempt position is $100,000 - $120,000. The actual salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location, as applicable.

Organization:

At Samuel Merritt University (SMU), we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive community committed to advancing healthcare through exceptional education, compassionate care, and community service. Known for our leading-edge programs in health sciences, SMU equips students and faculty with the knowledge and skills to make impactful contributions to health and wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SMU welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where anyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions