Biomedical Engineering Lecturer Pool

About the role

The Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department at San José State University (SJSU) seeks to hire temporary lecturers to teach one or more classes, including labs. Lecturers are expected to have expertise in the subject matter of the class or lab they are employed to teach.

Responsibilities

• Develop all necessary course materials, including but not limited to course syllabus, lecture notes, slides and handouts, practice problems, assessment tools (e.g. quizzes, exam problems and questions).
• Plan and deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials, in accordance with standard SJSU practices.
• If applicable, coordinate the activities of the lab teaching assistants and instructional student assistants.
• Grade course assignments, examinations and project reports, and assign appropriate grades in a timely manner at the end of the semester.
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity–including 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.
• Organize 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).
• Be available to meet with students during weekly office hours.
• Enforce academic policies in the assigned course, such as academic integrity violations, and report violations.
• Post the final grades in a timely manner at the end of the semester.

Qualifications

• Earned at least a MS degree in Biomedical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Expertise in biomedical electronics, bioinstrumentation, biomedical and clinical imaging, biomechanics, biomaterials, biomedical device design and/or manufacturing, or other areas closely related to biomedical engineering is required.
• 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 is preferred.
• A PhD degree and/or several years of relevant industry or research experience is preferred.
• An ability to evaluate adult learners, as demonstrated for instance by evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work is preferred.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

Application Procedure

This is a continuing open position. 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
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Brief Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will 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 clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. 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.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and 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.