Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Mathematics and Statistics

The California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 116,588; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is inviting applications for a part-time lecturer position to teach undergraduate mathematics and statistics. Candidates should possess a Master's in mathematics, have teaching experience, and demonstrate a commitment to student engagement and diverse populations. This role emphasizes rigorous standards for teaching excellence and effective communication. Interested parties should apply through the university's online employment application and include relevant documents.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching college math courses.
• Commitment to student learning and team performance.
• Sensitivity to educational goals of a multicultural population.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics.
• Organize classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Meet classes as scheduled throughout the semester.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to use high impact pedagogical approaches

Awareness of diverse student needs

Education

MS or MA in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics

PhD in mathematics or related field

Job description

Department Summary

The department of Mathematics and Statistics at SJSU has 4 undergraduate programs and 3 graduate programs. In addition, we also train students who are pursuing a single subject credential in Mathematics.

Brief Description Of Duties

• We invite applications for a pool of part‑time lecturers, should an opening arise, to teach undergraduate courses in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Department. The pool will remain in place for two calendar years; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply.
• We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can use a variety of high impact pedagogical approaches and who have very strong mathematical backgrounds and abilities. Excellence in teaching is expected as well as good oral and written communication skills. Positions start at the beginning of a semester and appointments may be renewed based on department need, funding, and performance.
• 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

• An MS or MA in mathematics (or applied mathematics or statistics) is required.
• Experience teaching college math courses.
• Evidence of good oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to student learning and team performance are 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

• PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics.
• Ability to teach upper division and graduate mathematics courses.

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.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach

This is a continuing open position. We review applications on a rolling basis as teaching positions become available.

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will be 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.

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, and/or it is discovered that 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.

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

Location

San José State University is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world. The university enrolls more than 36,000 students—many are historically underserved, and around 45% are first‑generation and 38% are Pell recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution.

Equal Employment Statement

San José 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 José 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 José 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.