Assistant/Associate Professor, in Biochemistry and Cell & Molecular Biology

Description:

Job Description Summary:

The Assistant or Associate Professor designation in the MBS
Department will depend on level of teaching, service, and
scholarship experience. They will be expected to excel at teaching
graduate-level courses in their area of expertise. This annual
position will focus on lecture and laboratory instruction in
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and
Microbiology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

The individual must be able to teach graduate-level biochemistry,
microbiology and cell biology and molecular biology courses,
integrating both conceptual knowledge and applied learning. Key
responsibilities include:

• Contribute to student learning, professional growth, and

advancement.

• Demonstrate academic competence in biochemistry, microbiology,

cell biology, and molecular biology.

• Collaborate with other faculty and departments.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching

practice; remain flexible in adapting course content for different
MBS learner cohorts as needed.

• Demonstrate a high degree of self-efficacy, accountability for

learner outcomes, and advocacy for student success.

• Collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholder groups

within the University to enhance student performance.

• Invest in learners’ well-being, health, and safety—physically,

socially, and emotionally.

• Design and facilitate differentiated and personalized learning

goals and activities that follow a coherent sequence, align to
instructional goals, and engage students in advanced-level
cognitive learning.

• Provide both in person and online lecture-based and

laboratory-based instruction in microbiology.

• Provide both in person and online lecture-based instruction in

biochemistry.

• Provide both in person and online lecture-based instruction in

molecular courses as needed.

• Be able to teaching both in person at our Oakland campus and

online lectures and laboratories.

• Perform service to the department by participating in

departmental meetings.

• Perform service to the University by joining committees,

attending seminars, meetings, and trainings.

• Perform scholarship at the level necessary for promotion to the

next rank.

• Must be willing to mentor students.

Allocation of Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned. Time allocated may change.

Time allocated

Teaching responsibilities Approx. 80%

Service Approx. 10%

Scholarship Approx. 10%

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Applicant must hold an advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or

equivalent) in biochemistry, molecular biology or a closely related
discipline and have demonstrated expertise in teaching these
subjects at a graduate and/or professional level.

• Experience with teaching at a higher academic institution;

graduate-level teaching experience strongly preferred.

• Experience teaching microbiology and biochemistry in both

lecture and laboratory formats (in-person and online) preferred.
This includes experience with laboratory preparation, microscopy,
slide preparation/interpretation, and digital resources for
analysis.

Work Environment:

Office Location: Oakland Campus – Onsite

• This is an onsite position based in Oakland, CA, requiring

regular in-office presence to support daily operations,
collaboration, and student or team engagement.

• Work is performed primarily on campus in a dynamic academic

environment, with direct interaction across multidisciplinary
teams.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; ability to carry,

push, pull, kneel, and stoop.

• Must be able to move about campus to accomplish instructional

and service tasks.

• Ability to read, write, compose, and edit complex

documents.

• Ability to do deskwork/computer work for prolonged periods of

time.

• Must be able to express ideas clearly through verbal and

written communication.

• Ability to receive and interpret detailed information through

verbal and written communication.

Employee Status:Regular

Exemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type:Full time

Job Shift: Pay Range:

The anticipated annual salary range for this exempt position is
$100,000 – $120,000. The actual salary offered will be determined
based on job-related factors, including relevant experience,
qualifications, skills, and geographic location, as
applicable.

Organization:

At Samuel Merritt University (SMU), we are dedicated to fostering a
supportive, inclusive community committed to advancing healthcare
through exceptional education, compassionate care, and community
service. Known for our leading-edge programs in health sciences,
SMU equips students and faculty with the knowledge and skills to
make impactful contributions to health and wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SMU welcomes
applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an
inclusive workplace where anyone can thrive and reach their full
potential.

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for
all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on
local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be
determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not
limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant
skills.

Benefits

Samuel Merritt University offers a comprehensive benefits package
that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Education reimbursement
• Employee discounts through Marketplace
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Nine paid holidays, plus a paid holiday break between Christmas

and New Year’s Day

• Two floating holidays
• One paid Volunteer Work Day
• Five Education Leave Days

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