Lecturer A AY-SSED Teaching Supervisor

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent California state university seeks qualified lecturers to teach a graduate course on a part-time basis. Candidates should possess a BS in Social Science and at least 5 years of relevant teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching SSED 184Z: Phase II Student Teaching, maintaining student records, and engaging with diverse student populations. Preferred qualifications include an MA or PhD in U.S. or World History and familiarity with the Canvas learning management system. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of U.S. and/or World History teaching experience at the secondary education level.
• Experience in teaching and observing secondary education student teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise SSED 184Z: Phase II Student Teaching on a part-time basis.
• Maintain student records including attendance and evaluations.
• Engage with professional learning teams and attend college meetings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Understanding diverse student needs

Evaluation of student teachers

Use of Canvas learning management system

Education

BS in a Social Science subject area

MA or PhD in U.S. or World History preferred

Job description

The History department at San Jose State University (https://www.sjsu.edu/history/index.html) is a vibrant center of learning for nearly 300 undergraduate and graduate History majors, plus hundreds more undergraduate students enrolled in History survey courses that fulfill General Education and American Institutions graduation requirements. The department has nine full‑time tenured or tenure‑track faculty and ten part‑time or full‑time lecturers. We offer courses that cover most of the world and all periods of time. We are always looking for qualified History instructors who can teach lower‑division survey courses (MA required, PhD preferred) and occasional upper‑division courses (PhD required) as well. We also hire qualified lecturers to act as supervisors for our graduate students who are completing their credential/MAT program through the History Department and the College of Education/Teacher Education Department.

Brief Description of Duties for Lecturer A Position

We are seeking qualified lecturers to teach and supervise SSED 184Z: Phase II Student Teaching on a part‑time, temporary basis. This is a 4‑unit graduate course offered through the History Department and the College of Education/Teacher Education Department that fulfills the Phase II Student Teaching requirement to earn a CA teaching credential.

• Meet with students as required; use Canvas and other appropriate instructional technology;
• Attend faculty and college meetings;
• Maintain student records (attendance in district placements, Individual Development Plans (IDP) and mentor and supervisor formative and summative evaluations);
• Follow all CSU and SJSU policies and guidelines;
• Have Social Science secondary education (7‑12th grade) teaching experience.
• Demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a diverse student population (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.

Required Qualifications

• BS in a Social Science subject area (U.S. History, World History, Political Science).
• Minimum 5 years of U.S. and/or World History teaching experience at the secondary education level (7‑12th grade).
• Ability to teach, observe, and evaluate single‑subject secondary education student teachers in their field placements.
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work and employment in an educational setting.
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity toward the educational goals of a multicultural population, gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.
• Availability to engage in a professional learning team with other supervisors and subject area coordinators.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA (or PhD) in U.S. or World History preferred.
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system preferred.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience within ranks established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, see University Policy S21‑2.

Application Procedure

• CV
• Statement of U.S. History Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Expertise, including professional experience and U.S. History courses you are qualified to teach
• List of References

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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.