Chemical and Materials Engineering Lecturer Pool

Job no: 531490
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Engineering

The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department at SJSU offers two ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) and Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering (BSMatE) degrees and two Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSChE) and Master of Science in Materials Engineering (MSMatE) degrees. Hands‑on, project‑based curricula and state‑of‑the‑art pedagogy provide the best possible academic preparation for the wide range of professional opportunities such as research, design, development, testing, and integration of systems available to Chemical and Materials Engineers with an emphasis on technologies that are centered in the Bay Area.

The Department has approximately 400 undergraduate and 70 graduate students.

Students majoring in Chemical and Materials Engineering make a difference for society in a broad array of fields including green energy: biofuels, solar cells, and renewable batteries; biotechnology: genetics research, low‑cost vaccines, and personalized medicine; smart transportation and space exploration; next‑generation health care: medical devices, surgical tools, and diagnostics; additive manufacturing; flexible electronics, microelectronics, memory, and the internet of things; water purification and environmental engineering.

Our students are well prepared for a career in industry or for advanced studies in academia as they gain a solid foundation in chemical or materials engineering principles and design through participation in transformative interdisciplinary faculty research, and interactions with cutting‑edge technologies in California high‑tech industries and with global partners.

The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department website is at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Lecturers are expected to teach their courses using student‑centered pedagogies; collaborate with the Chemical and Materials Engineering Assessment Coordinator to assess course and program learning outcomes, maintain office hours in accordance with University Policy, and cooperate with the Department to allow for regular peer‑reviews of their teaching. Lecturers are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from Department Chair for clarification of University policies and department practices with respect to grading, testing, textbooks, office hours, curriculum goals, disability accommodations, academic integrity, etc.

• 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.
• Faculty shall organize all their 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).

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering or closely related field is required to teach lower division undergraduate courses.
• A Master’s degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering or closely related field is required to teach upper division undergraduate as well as graduate courses.
• Knowledge of the subject matter in the area assigned for teaching demonstrated through relevant professional experience and/or a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering or closely related field.
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work and commitment to teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively via oral and written means.

• Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population through cross-cultural study, training, teaching or other comparable experience.
• Self-driven, results‑oriented with a positive outlook, and a…