APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM, SO APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT, PART-TIME LECTURER POOL
The Biological Sciences Department in the College of Science at San José State University is accepting applications for a pool of part-time lecturers from our local geographic area. Positions available as determined by need during Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters of the 2020-21 academic year. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, teaching experience, and time base. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Biological Sciences Department.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Terminal degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline preferred.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
San José State University enrolls over 35,700 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. As such, this position is for scholars interested in a career at a national leader in graduating URM students. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution; 40% of our students are first-generation, and 38% are Pell-qualified. The university is currently ranked fifth nationally in increasing student upward mobility. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.
San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning. Located in downtown San José (Pop. 1,000,000) in the heart of Silicon Valley, SJSU is part of one of the most innovative regions in the world. As Silicon Valley’s public university, SJSU combines dynamic teaching, research, and university-industry experiences to prepare students to address the biggest problems facing society. SJSU is a member of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Biological Sciences Department offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in Biological Sciences, Marine Sciences, and Microbiology; minors in Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology; and a Master of Science degree. The department also offers courses to satisfy general education and breadth requirements.
Information regarding the Biological Sciences Department can be found at https://www.sjsu.edu/science/
HOW TO APPLY
ALL APPLICANTS are expected to attach the following documents: e.g., Submit CV, Statement of Interest, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach, and 3 Letters of Recommendation
For questions, please contact the Biological Sciences Department