Department Summary
The Master of Medical Product Development Management (MPDM) degree focuses on preparing students for an advanced career in clinical operations management, clinical trials monitoring, quality, regulatory, and the complex interdisciplinary process of medical product development. A MPDM degree provides an essential understanding of the medical product development industry, government, and hospital/ clinic environment. Students in MPDM become integrated thinkers ready for the fast-paced medical product development industry and ready to mobilize their careers. To learn more, visit Master of Medical Product Development Management (MPDM) : .
Brief Description of Duties
The Master of Medical Product Development Management program at the San José State University (SJSU) invites applications for an ongoing pool of part-time lecturers. We seek outstanding candidates with teaching experience in the following: industry experience in entrepreneurship, drug/ medical device development, data science, regulatory affairs, clinical and medical affairs, quality management, project management, finance, business operations, research and development, biometrics, health economics and outcomes research or manufacturing.
- Candidates are expected to teach either full courses (8- or 10-week format) and a minimum of one lecture.
- Candidates must be available for classes in the evenings and/or weekends.
- The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in 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).
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher (or equivalent foreign degree) in a relevant technical discipline, and a minimum of 3-5 years related experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, In Vitro Diagnostics, and/or Clinical Research Organization (CRO) or a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with 0-2 years’ experience.
- Prior college-level teaching experience preferred.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Applicants with industry experience are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants with University-level teaching experience, including TA experience, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- CV or Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
- The MPDM program is continuously accepting applications.
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Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Proof of immunization against COVID-19 or proof of a medical or religious exemption and compliance with testing protocols is required for employment. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
Equal Employment Statement
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.
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