Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Lecturer Pool

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 66,084 - 124,164; Part time

Job summary

San Jose State University in San Jose, CA invites applications for part-time teaching appointments in the Program of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching and work well with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities include delivering WGSS courses (notably WGSS 101), organizing classes in Canvas LMS, preparing materials, holding weekly office hours, and assessing learning outcomes. A Master’s degree is required; a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the field relevant to WGSS or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate courses in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, including WGSS 101: Sex, Power, and Politics.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Prepare for class, evaluate student performance, revise syllabi, hold weekly office hours, and review current literature and research in the subject area.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Inclusive teaching

Student advisement

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree or higher in WGSS or related discipline

Ph.D. in field relevant to curriculum (preferred)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

The Program of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, housed in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (SISS) at San Jose State University invites highly qualified and motivated applicants for part‑time teaching appointments.

The SISS Department welcomes all forms of diversity and invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate excellence in teaching and working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.

This position is continuously open; appointments are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population—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.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Deliver undergraduate courses in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, with current needs focused on WGSS 101: Sex, Power, and Politics.
• Prepare for class, evaluate student performance, prepare and revise syllabi, hold weekly office hours, review current literature and research in the subject area, and regularly assess course and program learning outcomes for pedagogical improvements.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or higher in the field relevant to the curriculum or a related discipline to teach lower‑division courses.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population, as gained through cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in the field relevant to the curriculum or a related discipline to teach lower‑division courses.

Compensation

Compensation is determined by qualifications and experience. Anticipated starting salary (monthly rate for full‑time equivalent) is:

• 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

Part‑time rates are prorated; rates correspond to full‑time equivalents.

Application Procedure

• Complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach:
• CV
• Cover letter
• List of at least three (3) or up to five (5) references
• Statement of expertise, including professional experience and courses you are qualified to teach
• Sample syllabus for WGSS 101: Sex, Power, and Politics
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon initial appointment)

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete required CSU training, including prevention of discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety, and Clery Act requirements.

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. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. All San Jose State University employees are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.