Technology Program Lecturer Pool

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 115,472; Full time

Job summary

San Jose State University in San Jose, CA is seeking a lecturer to address diverse student needs through inclusive materials and teaching. You will coordinate all classes in Canvas LMS and ensure courses are offered as scheduled in the modality listed.

You will work with the Department Chair and Course Coordinators to develop course materials, maintain office hours, and participate in peer review on grading, textbooks, and disability accommodations.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in the teaching field or related areas, or BS with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the discipline and its subject matter.
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in prior academic work.
• Awareness of multicultural education and cross-cultural teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize all classes in the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Deliver courses offered as scheduled in the modality listed (asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid).
• Develop course materials with Department Chair and Course Coordinators; maintain office hours.
• Engage in peer review on grading, textbooks, and disability accommodations with the department.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Cross-cultural awareness

Student advisement

Inclusive teaching

Education

PhD or MS in related field

BS with years of experience acceptable

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Brief Description of Duties

• 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 organise 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).
• Lecturers are expected to work with the Department Chair and Course Coordinators to develop course materials to teach courses effectively; maintain appropriate office hours in accordance with University Policy; and cooperate with the department in the peer‑review process. Lecturers are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from the Department Chair for clarification of University policies and department practices with respect to grading, testing, textbooks, office hours, curriculum goals, disability accommodations, academic integrity, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Depending on the program to teach courses in, PhD and MS degrees in the field or related areas are required. Under exceptional cases, a BS degree with several years of experience would suffice. Industry experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work.
• 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.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. For more information, see University Policy S21-2.

• L‑A / Range 2 – $5,507 – $5,959 per month (full‑time)
• L‑B / Range 3 – $6,221 – $7,481 per month (full‑time)
• L‑C / Range 4 – $6,825 – $9,431 per month (full‑time)
• L‑D / Range 5 – $8,593 – $10,347 per month (full‑time)

Part‑time rates are prorated. There are six monthly payments per semester (full‑time annual salary = rate × 12).

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.