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
[email protected]
.
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 .
The rates shown below by range are the anticipated salary from the
applicable
Faculty Salary Schedule - 2322 to be paid per WTU in Special
Session programs (a typical course is 3 WTUs). As the salary
schedule indicates, compensation may be reduced if enrollment
targets are not met.
L-A / Range 2: $2146 per WTU
L-B / Range 3: $2352 per WTU
L-C / Range 4: $2963 per WTU
L-D / Range 5: $3746 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
[email protected].
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.
San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public
University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative
and diverse regions in the world — San José State University
is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University
(CSU) system and the first public university in the West. The 2020
#1 Most Transformative University in the nation according to Money
Magazine, San José State is an essential partner in the economic,
cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area,
and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research
funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU
system. Innovative research, combined with world-class scholarship,
student-centered learning opportunities, and experiential and
interdisciplinary programs, allows SJSU to provide transformative
opportunities that advance the public good locally and
globally.
San José State enrolls more than 36,000 students — many are
historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and
38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution
(HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander
(AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to
social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an
international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José
State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so
our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different
and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.
Equal Employment 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. This policy applies to all San José 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
José 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 José 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
[email protected].
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
[email protected].
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