Dynamic American Studies Lecturer

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,167 - 105,249; Full time

Job summary

San Jose State University invites applications for a teaching position in the American Studies concentration of the Humanities BA. The instructor will lead AMS 10, AMS 11, and AMS 12 for lower-division core requirements and may teach upper-division courses such as AMS169 and AMS129.

The incumbent will hold regular office hours, collaborate with faculty and staff, and participate in grading and assessment according to the department schedule.

Qualifications

• ABD (All but dissertation) or Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Women’s/Gender Studies, Literature, History, Environmental Humanities, or a related discipline with a focus on environmental humanities and/or human‑animal studies.
• Demonstrated strong college-level teaching skills and experience or potential to develop strong pedagogical skills.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population, supported by cross-cultural study, training, teaching or comparable experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses in the American Studies concentration of the Humanities BA, including AMS 10, AMS 11, AMS 12 for undergraduates.
• Hold regular office hours for students and collaborate with department faculty, staff, and chair.
• Participate in required course grading and assessment activities.
• Deliver classes as scheduled in the mode listed (asynchronous, synchronous, bicoroutine, in-person, or hybrid).

Skills

College teaching

Cross-cultural awareness

Diversity focus

Education

ABD or PhD in American Studies or related discipline with environmental humanities focus

Job description

San Jose State University invites applications for a teaching position in the American Studies concentration of the Humanities BA. The instructor will lead AMS 10, AMS 11, and AMS 12 for lower-division core requirements and may teach upper-division courses such as AMS169 and AMS129.

The incumbent will hold regular office hours, collaborate with faculty and staff, and participate in grading and assessment according to the department schedule.