Humanities Lecturer Pool - American Studies Pool - Environmental Humanities Focus

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

Job summary

San Jose State University seeks a faculty member for the American Studies concentration to teach courses such as 'Animals & Society' and 'Nature & World Cultures'. The ideal candidate will have an ABD or Ph.D. in relevant disciplines and demonstrate strong teaching skills. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, holding office hours, and ensuring diverse student needs are met. Competitive salary offers are based on qualifications, ranging from $5,507 to $10,347 monthly depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong college level teaching skills and experience required.
• Demonstrate awareness of diverse student backgrounds.
• Experience in cross-cultural study or teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in American Studies, including 'Animals & Society' and 'Nature & World Cultures'.
• Hold regular office hours and participate in course assessment activities.
• Organize classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure classes meet as scheduled throughout the semester.

Skills

Strong college level teaching skills

Cultural sensitivity and awareness

Education

ABD or Ph.D. in relevant fields

Job description

Brief Description of Duties

Teach a range of courses in the American Studies concentration of the Humanities BA, including "Animals & Society" (AMS139) and "Nature & World Cultures" (AMS159). In addition, you will hold regular office hours for students, work cooperatively with other department faculty, staff, and department chair, as well as participate in required course grading and assessment activities, etc.

• The new course "Animals & Society" (AMS139) explores the emerging field of human-animal studies; it fulfills the upper division Area R G.E. requirement in Earth & Environment. Courses in Earth and Environment cultivate a student's knowledge of the scientific study of the physical universe and its life forms. Students will understand and appreciate the interrelationship of science and human beings to each other.
• "Nature and World Cultures" (AMS159) explores the influence of industrialization and globalization on the earth and the environment as seen through culture; it fulfills the upper division Area V G.E. requirement in Culture, Civilization, and Global Understanding. Students should receive an appreciation for human expression in cultures outside the U.S. and an understanding of how that expression has developed over time. Additionally, students should understand how traditions of cultures outside the U.S. have influenced American culture and society.
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity‑including 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

• ABD or Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Women's/Gender Studies, Literature, History, Environmental Humanities, or a related discipline or field with a focus on the environmental humanities and/or human-animal studies.
• Strong college level teaching skills and experience required.
• 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

• Interest in and record of scholarly activity desirable.

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.

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.