Part Time Lecturer Pool - Biological Sciences

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 5,507 - 10,447; Part time

Job summary

San José State University in San Jose, California, is seeking a part-time lecturer for undergraduate and graduate courses in biology. Responsibilities include teaching various biological disciplines, developing inclusive materials, and organizing classes via the Canvas Learning Management System.

The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D. in biology or related field and demonstrate strong communication skills, alongside a commitment to fostering student learning in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology or related field strongly recommended; M.S. in biology with teaching experience also considered.
• Good oral and written communication skills and a commitment to student learning and team performance.
• Demonstrated awareness, sensitivity, and experience with multicultural student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across core biological disciplines.
• Develop inclusive course materials and teaching strategies.
• Organize classes using the Canvas Learning Management System.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Commitment to student learning

Awareness and experience with multicultural student populations

Education

Ph.D. in biology or related field

M.S. in biology with teaching experience

Job description

Position: Part‑time Lecturer (Pool) – Undergraduate and Graduate courses in Biology and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across core biological disciplines including anatomy, botany, ecology, evolution, genetics, insect biology, marine biology, microbiology, molecular biology, and physiology.
• Develop and supply inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement that address the needs of a diverse student population.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System and deliver all scheduled sessions—in asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in‑person, or hybrid modes—throughout the semester.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology or related field strongly recommended; M.S. in biology with teaching experience also considered.
• Good oral and written communication skills and a commitment to student learning and team performance.
• Demonstrated awareness, sensitivity, and experience with multicultural student populations.

Compensation

• L‑A / Range 2 – $5,507 – $5,959 per month.
• L‑B / Range 3 – $6,221 – $7,481 per month.
• L‑C / Range 4 – $6,825 – $9,431 per month.
• L‑D / Range 5 – $8,593 – $10,347 per month.

Compensation and salary placement are determined by qualifications and experience. Part‑time rates are prorated and received in six monthly payments per semester.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

This is a continuing open position for part‑time lecturers.