"Open Rank - Director of Clinical Laboratory Science and Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist"

Job Details

Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor

School/Department Name: Department of Biological Sciences

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $135,000 - $143,000

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: January 2026

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed.

Position Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the area of Clinical Laboratory Science. We are a team of dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for our commitment to excellent teaching, engaging students in research projects, and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in CLS, Biology, and in STEM disciplines. The incumbent will serve as Director for both the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Training Program and the Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) Training Program, and will be expected to teach in these programs in their area of specialty.

The Department of Biological Sciences offers degrees in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Systems Physiology, General Biology, Marine Biology, and is the home department for both the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Training Program and the Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) Training Program. There are approximately 1000 undergraduate majors, 65 Master's students enrolled in Biology, 59 CLS students, and 16 CGMBS students enrolled. Facilities include: a new, state of the art Interdisciplinary Science Building, molecular and microbiology research and teaching labs (BSL2 capable); imaging with confocal laser microscope (Zeiss 700), flow cytometry (FACSCalibur & FACScan); cell culture; Proteomics (QTOF LC/MS/MS, 2D Gel, TYPHOON Imager, and AKTA FPLC systems); anatomy and physiology research and teaching labs; bioinformatics and general computing labs; greenhouses, herbarium, plant growth chambers, and museums. There is technical support for laboratory courses and equipment maintenance. Opportunities for collaboration with biotechnology companies and local research-intensive universities are supported.

The Department of Biological Sciences and San José State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and 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 the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Inclusive Excellence Statement Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education, microbiology, or a related field. M.S. in biology or a related field may be considered with appropriate experience.
• Current CA CLS Generalist license
• Current (ASCP or ASCPi) Generalist certification as a medical laboratory scientist
• Three years of teaching experience
• Knowledge of education methods and administration as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures
• Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Expertise or teaching experience in one or more of the following: Hematology, Medical Microbiology, or Immunology
• Five years of practical experience in clinical laboratory work
• Management/supervisory experience leading and supervising personnel and projects
• Budgeting/fiscal experience

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate is expected to manage the operations of the CLS and CGMBS programs, including budget and fiscal activities, evaluation of applications, academic personnel, recruitment of teaching staff, facility coordination, promotion of the program, and curriculum planning and development.
• The candidate will ensure accreditation, licensing, safety and risk management requirements are met, update changes in standards for accreditation, and track all required statistics annually for accreditation purposes.
• Teaching duties may include hematology, medical microbiology, or immunology modules in the CLS/CGMBS curriculum.
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• 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.

Other Duties 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. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Application Procedure

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

• letter of interest
• curriculum vitae
• Optional statement of inclusive excellence (limit two pages)
• Statement of teaching interests/philosophy (limit 2 pages) that describes the applicant’s pedagogical approach, teaching experiences, and their view of the role of faculty in student success
• Names and contact information for three references who are willing to provide letters of reference upon request.

Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair or Search Committee Chair: Dr. Rachael French (rachael.french@sjsu.edu)