Biomedical Engineering Lecturer Pool

Job no: 530765
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San José

Lecturers in the Biomedical Engineering Department are generally employed on an as‑needed basis, to teach one or more classes, including labs. Lecturers are expected to have expertise in the subject matter of the class or lab that they are employed to teach. The regular duties of the lecturer include:

• 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 assigning of 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—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, bichannel, 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.

Candidates are expected to have 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.

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.

• A PhD degree and/or several years of relevant industry or research experience.
• An ability to evaluate adult learners, as demonstrated for instance by evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work.

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. Anticipated starting salary rates (monthly) are:

• L-A / Range 2 - $5,507 - $5,959
• L-B / Range 3 - $6,221 - $7,481
• L-C / Range 4 - $6,825 - $9,431
• L-D / Range 5 - $8,593 - $10,347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full‑time academic year faculty; part‑time rates are prorated. There are six monthly payments per semester. See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

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.

Advertised: August 04, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled