Online Native American & Indigenous Studies Lecturer Pool

San José State University; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 2,300 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

San José State University seeks a temporary lecturer to teach Native American and Indigenous Studies in SJSU Online, covering lower- and upper-division courses in asynchronous or synchronous formats.

Applicants must hold an MA or higher in Native American and Indigenous Studies and demonstrate online teaching ability, inclusive pedagogy, and ability to assess student learning in a diverse, online environment.

Qualifications

• MA or higher in Native American and Indigenous Studies or closely related field.
• Expertise in Indigenous studies areas (e.g., tribal sovereignty, Indigenous governance, environment, or literature).
• Ability to teach and evaluate adult online learners.
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in prior academic work.
• Sensitivity to goals of a multicultural student population.
• Experience with online or blended course delivery and inclusive pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Native American and Indigenous Studies courses in the SJSU Online curriculum, including lower- and upper-division courses.
• Conduct weekly office hours based on teaching load and modality.
• Participate in assessment of student learning for program accreditation and improvement.
• Collaborate with program faculty, instructional designers, and SJSU Online staff for course quality and accessibility.
• Attend meetings, orientations, trainings, and professional development for online teaching.
• Use inclusive, accessible teaching materials and practices.
• Provide timely communication, feedback, grading, and student support online.
• Follow university and department policies on instruction, privacy, and integrity.

Skills

Online teaching

Cultural competency

Course design

Education

MA or higher in Native American and Indigenous Studies

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

San José State University seeks a temporary lecturer to teach Native American and Indigenous Studies in SJSU Online, covering lower- and upper-division courses in asynchronous or synchronous formats.

Applicants must hold an MA or higher in Native American and Indigenous Studies and demonstrate online teaching ability, inclusive pedagogy, and ability to assess student learning in a diverse, online environment.