Psychology Lecturer Pool

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 105,249; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in San Jose, California, seeks lecturers for psychology courses for upcoming semesters. Candidates must hold a master’s or doctorate degree in Psychology and demonstrate teaching excellence. Responsibilities include developing course materials, engaging with a diverse student body, and collaborating with departmental staff. Positions are contingent upon departmental needs and budget considerations.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Master's or Doctorate degree in Psychology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychology is required.
• Sensitivity to the educational goals of multicultural populations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses during fall or spring semesters as needed.
• Work with the Department Chair to conform to policies.
• Participate in course instruction and student advisement.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Knowledge of psychology

Sensitivity to multicultural needs

Education

Master’s or doctorate degree in Psychology

PhD for teaching graduate courses

Job description

Department Summary

The vision of the Department of Psychology at San Jose State University (SJSU) is to provide high-quality education in psychology that fosters the development of students so that they will make worthy contributions to society. We value a student-centered approach that emphasizes teaching, research, and applied training. The Department offers the following degrees: B.A. Psychology, M.S. in Clinical Psychology, M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and M.A. in Research and Experimental Psychology.

Brief Description of Duties

The Department of Psychology invites applicants for a pool of lecturers to teach courses, should the need arise, during the fall or spring semesters. We are seeking instructors with demonstrated, or potential for teaching excellence. Lecturers are expected to work with the Department Chair to ensure their course instruction and materials conform to university and department policies and practices, including holding office hours and participating in performance reviews.

Open positions vary by semester and depend on departmental needs and available funding. The fall semester runs from late August through mid-December; the spring semester runs from mid/late January through mid/late May. Positions generally involve undergraduate classes, though graduate-level instruction may occasionally be available.

Areas of Common Instructional Need

• Writing Workshop (PSYC 100W)
• Statistics (STAT 95 and STAT 115)
• Research Methods (PSYC 18, 117, 118, 121A-E)
• 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 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, bi‑chronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications

• A master’s or doctorate degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline.
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual may be assigned.
• Ability to teach and evaluate post‑secondary learners.
• 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 experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• For teaching graduate courses, a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in a two‑ or four‑year college/university.

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

These salaries are the anticipated monthly rate for full‑time faculty; part‑time rates are prorated. Full‑time annual salary is the monthly rate multiplied by 12.

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) references (or as many as five (5) references)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (optional)
• Statement of Expertise, including professional experience and courses you are qualified to teach

This is a continuing open position.

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). In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the candidate in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as CSAs are required to report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training. COVID‑19 safety measures specific to the campus may be required.

Conditional offer: employment is contingent upon U.S. residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers 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 continued employment.

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and is subject to the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and the California Faculty Association.

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. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. All SJSU employees are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.