Anthropology Lecturer Pool

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 115,472; Full time

Job summary

San Jose State University is seeking candidates to join its temporary faculty pool in the department. Teaching assignments may be created as needed based on enrollment and funding for Fall and Spring terms, with possible Summer or Winter sessions.

Faculty will organize classes in the Canvas LMS, offer weekly office hours, and address the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive materials and teaching methods, with courses delivered in the scheduled mode (asynchronous, synchronous,

Qualifications

• An M.A. or Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to the curriculum or in a related discipline.
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
• Ability to teach and evaluate adult learners.
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned upper‑division courses in the department's curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on the assigned teaching unit load.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population, including age, abilities, cultural background, etc., through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• 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).

Skills

Teaching

Adult learners

Diversity awareness

Education

MA or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Brief Description of Duties

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑to‑late January and ends in mid‑to‑late May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer and Winter Intersessions may also be available.

• Teach assigned upper‑division courses in the department's curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on the assigned teaching unit load.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population, including age, abilities, cultural background, etc., through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• 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

• An M.A. or Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to the curriculum or in a related discipline.
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
• Ability to teach and evaluate adult learners.
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work.
• 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.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21‑2.

Anticipated starting salary:

• L‑A / Range 2 - $5,507 - $5,959
• L‑B / Range 3 - $6,221 - $7,481
• L‑C / Range 4 - $6,825 - $9,431
• L‑D / Range 5 - $8,593 - $10,347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full‑time AY faculty—part‑time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full‑time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety).

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director.

The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID‑19 transmission or illness.

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose 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 Jose State University students, faculty, and staff as well as university programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.