School of Information Lecturer Pool

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

Job summary

A leading public university in San Jose, California is seeking a Lecturer for its School of Information. The role involves teaching specialized courses, supporting student learning, and ensuring effective curriculum delivery in an online format. Candidates should possess a master's degree and demonstrate sensitivity to diverse educational backgrounds. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Experience in online teaching preferred.
• Sensitivity to diverse educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in area of specialty.
• Prepare curriculum and ensure accessibility.
• Support accreditation efforts.
• Engage in online class activities.

Skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Effective communication

Online teaching

Education

Earned master's degree

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the School of Information Lecturer Pool role at The California State University.

This is a continuing open position.

Department Summary

The School of Information (SOI) offers three masters degree programs, MLIS (Masters in Library and Information Science), MARA (Masters in Archives and Records Administration), MS in Informatics and an undergraduate degree in Information Science and Data Analytics (BSISDA). All degrees are delivered 100% online asynchronously. All communication with students and faculty is conducted 100% online.

Responsibilities

• Faculty teach in their areas of specialty. We have a very wide ranging curriculum. For information on curriculum see:
  • MLIS Courses (required and elective courses)
  • MARA Courses (required and elective courses)
  • Informatics Courses (required courses and specializations)
  • BSISDA
• All faculty are responsible for effective curriculum preparation, syllabus and accessibility compliance, review and grading of assignments and work, holding office hours, texts and readings, overall support of student learning and professional development, and working collaboratively with faculty and staff to promote student success.
• All faculty also support activities and preparation needed to maintain accreditation.
• To ensure teaching presence in online classes each iSchool faculty member must include one or more of the following types of recorded content for each week or module: Introductions to weekly/unit content and activities; Announcements; Regular (Weekly/unit) updates; Responses to assignments or discussions; Short lectures.
• All faculty should organize their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). All classes at SJSU, whether online or not, must be anchored in the Canvas platform to ensure faculty-student connection. You will have access to this system prior to the semester start date.
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversityluding age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparationrough inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Required Qualifications

• An earned master a0degree
• Professional or academic work experience
• Demonstrated 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

• Online teaching experience

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 Expertise, including professional experience, 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). 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. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at [e-mail]. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Conditional Offer

Employment is contingent upon US residence and 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.

San José State University

Silicon Valley's Public University. Located in the heart of Silicon Valleynd a diverse region. San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system. SJSU is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.

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.

Clery Disclosure and Fire Safety

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is available at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and crime statistics. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for SJSU locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director at 408-924-1501 or by email at [e-mail].
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The AFSR discloses fires within on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years and safety policies. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office at 408-795-5600 or by email at [e-mail].