Biomedical Engineering Lecturer Pool

California State University System•San Jose, CA

33d•$5,507 - $10,347

About The Position

The Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department at SJSU is home to dynamic BS BME and MS BME programs. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we have developed strong ties and long-standing collaborations with the diverse array of biomedical engineering industries that surround us. While most of our students stay in Silicon Valley upon graduation and contribute actively to the dynamic growth in the Bay Area, a significant portion of our students have enjoyed successful careers around the country and elsewhere. Our rigorous BS and MS curricula were developed in close consultation with our Industry Advisory Council to ensure that our graduates are industry-ready. Many of our classes benefit immensely from the contributions of industry experts who engage our students, share their practical experiences, and frequently teach some of our classes. The reputation of our educational programs for providing a unique practical approach built on a strong academic foundation continues to attract students. Student enrollment in our BS and MS programs has increased significantly since the department's inception, with a current total student population of approximately 450. Many of our students are engaged in academic research with faculty in their research labs or work on projects with industry in various capacities. The full time faculty are all active researchers and continue to successfully attract major funding from federal institutions such as the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and others. The range of their research interests spans advanced biomaterials, orthopedic applications, 3D printing, microfluidic devices for diagnostics, nanotechnology for drug delivery, and cardiovascular devices, among others. More information about the SJSU Biomedical Engineering Department can be found at: https://www.sjsu.edu/bme/ Brief Description of Duties 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: The applicant must be committed to teaching at the highest academic and professional caliber, and maintain a student-centric approach at all times, thus contributing to the development of students as productive, responsible, and caring citizens of the world. In particular, applicants must have a strong commitment to: (a) teaching and working with a diverse population of students at the undergraduate and graduate (MS) levels, (b) curricular innovation to complement and further advance the Biomedical Engineering Department's programs, and (c) laboratory development that will enhance the quality of education and research. Development of externally funded research programs and laboratory capabilities are encouraged.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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 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-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.