BIOT 675: Current Topics and Emerging Technologies in the Life Sciences

• Position: Instructor
• Semester: Winter 2024
• Day/Time: Varies
• Modality: Hybrid / In Person
• College: CSTEM – College of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
• Department: Biology, Master of Biotech through Extended Learning

The Department of Biology at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for the Masters of Biotechnology program to teach a Global Immersions Course, BIOT 675: BioSciences Across the Border. A two-unit global immersion course that provides a foundational understanding of today’s global enterprise’s interconnection between local and global processes. The course addresses the impact different cultures and business practices impose on essential relationships, behaviors, strategies, values, and attitudes when negotiating and conducting business in a global environment. It will include analysis of the environment in which international business operates: multinational enterprises; international trade theory, foreign exchange and international monetary policy, global marketing and R&D.

The course includes four on-campus (or virtual) class meetings and one intensive, immersive week in-country where students will visit a broad variety of local country organizations — from start-ups to large, established corporations, scientific research institutions, industry organizations, government bodies, and social policy organizations— and hear from business executives, industry workers, policy makers, opinion leaders and entrepreneurs.

Course Description

Exposes students to the needs of participating in today’s global life science enterprise, including the interconnection between local and global processes. Addresses the need for understanding cultures and practices of other countries that impact essential relations, behavior, strategies, values, and attitudes to negotiate and conduct international relations.

Minimum qualifications:

• • A Master of Science degree and experience teaching, or equivalent practical experience in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
  • Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Course Design (can design a well-structured syllabus, select appropriate course materials, and can incorporate fundamental tools and techniques used to study protein structure and function)
  • Continuous Learning and Adaptability (commitment to staying update with latest research techniques and developments).
  • Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data theory and practice including related to applications in the life science industry, the tools and technologies, challenges, and  ethical issues such as data privacy and security, deep fakes and misinformation.
  • Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• A doctorate in Molecular Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent and/or equivalent industry experience
• Experience teaching or mentoring students/employees in topics related to artificial intelligence and big data to enable high-throughput screening of compounds, real time monitoring and analysis, and/or applications related to molecular diagnostics, predictive analytics, process optimizations, imaging, quality control, etc…
• Industry Experience in big data and artificial intelligence
• Curriculum development experience
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $2,146 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU) 
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $2,146 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU) 

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on August 19, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

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