Part-Time Lecturer Pool_Special Session - Master of Biotechnology

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 3,139,550 - 5,478,715; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking part-time lecturers for the Master of Biotechnology program. Candidates should possess a Master's degree or higher and have teaching experience in relevant fields such as entrepreneurship, drug discovery, and molecular biology. This role requires availability for evening classes and adaptability to a diverse student population. Compensation is competitive and based on qualifications. Continuous applications are accepted.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated record of college-level teaching experience.
• Awareness of educational goals of a multicultural population.

Responsibilities

• Teach full courses or serve as a guest lecturer.
• Organize all classes within Canvas LMS.
• Meet classes as scheduled throughout the semester.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience in entrepreneurship

Biotechnology finance

Regulatory affairs

Project management

Education

Master's degree or higher in biology, biotechnology, engineering, business, or related field

Job description

Department Summary

The Professional Science Master of Biotechnology Program (MBT) is a groundbreaking combination of advanced laboratory-based science and MBA-level business courses from the College of Business. An MBT degree provides an essential understanding of the biotechnology corporate environment and its current trends through professional identity‑building experience. Students in MBT become integrated thinkers ready for the fast‑paced biotech industry and ready to mobilize their careers. Master of Biotechnology Department: www.sjsu.edu/biotechnology

Brief Description of Duties

The Master of Biotechnology program at the San Jose State University (SJSU) invites applications for an ongoing pool of part‑time lecturers. We seek outstanding candidates with teaching experience in the following: industry experience in entrepreneurship, drug discovery and development, cell and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, laboratory instruction, biotechnology finance, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, project management, or manufacturing.

• Candidates are expected to teach either full courses (8 or 16 week format) or serve as a guest lecturer for a minimum of one lecture.
• Candidates must be available for classes in the evenings.
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity - in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation - through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher (or equivalent foreign degree) in biology, biotechnology, engineering, business, or related field and a demonstrated record of college‑level teaching experience.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants with industry experience are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants with university‑level teaching experience, including TA experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Campus Security Authority

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty coach member in this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at [e-mail].

Compensation

Salary range placement is determined by qualifications and experience. Commensurate with experience within ranks established by the CSU Salary Schedule for Special Sessions or at the Director's discretion.

Rates are as follows per WTU in Special Session programs (a typical course is 3 WTUs). Compensation may be reduced if enrollment targets are not met.

• L-A / Range 2: $2279 per WTU
• L-B / Range 3: $2497 per WTU
• L-C / Range 4: $3146 per WTU
• L-D / Range 5: $3977 per WTU

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

The MBT program is continuously accepting applications. Questions can be directed to [e-mail].

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is in the State of California. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Proof of immunization against COVID-19 or proof of a medical or religious exemption and compliance with testing protocols is required for employment. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the "Order of Work," or the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose 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. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff as well as university programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety‑related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at [e-mail].

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on‑campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at [e-mail].