Part-Time Lecturer Pool_Special Session - Master of Biotechnology
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
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.
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