Applied Data Science- Special Session Lecturer Pool

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 3,139,550 - 5,478,715; Part time

Job summary

San Jose State University in San Jose, California is looking for experienced lecturers in Data Science and Analytics to teach courses and support a diverse student population. The role requires a Ph.D. or Master's degree with substantial professional experience and an ability to provide inclusive educational strategies.

Lecturers are also expected to utilize the Canvas Learning Management System effectively and to maintain high standards in teaching practices throughout the term.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in a STEM field.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching diverse student populations.
• Awareness of educational goals for multicultural groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses effectively and maintain office hours.
• Organize classes within the Canvas LMS.
• Cooperate with the department in the peer-review process.

Skills

Knowledge of Data Science and Analytics

Teaching experience

Inclusivity in education

Education

Ph.D. or Master's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Brief Description of Duties

• Lecturers are expected to teach their courses effectively; maintain appropriate office hours in accordance with University Policy; and cooperate with the department in the peer-review process. 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.
• 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

• A Ph.D. or Master's degree with at least 5 years of significant and relevant professional experience in a STEM field is required.
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline in Data Science and Analytics.
• 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

Salary range placement is determined by qualifications and experience. The rates shown below by range are the anticipated salary from the applicable Faculty Salary Schedule - 2322 to be paid per WTU in Special Session programs (a typical course is 3 WTUs). As the salary schedule indicates, compensation may be reduced if enrollment targets are not met.

• L‑A / Range 2: $2279 per WTU
• L‑B / Range 3: $2497 per WTU
• L‑C / Range 4: $3146 per WTU
• L‑D / Range 5: $3977 per WTU

Campus Security Authority

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty coach member in this position is 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. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at [e-mail].

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.