Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity
to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse
student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural
study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience
Preferred Qualifications
Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the
following attributes:
- Demonstrated expertise in an additional area of philosophy
(such as global philosophy, ethics, epistemology, political
philosophy, philosophy of disability, etc.) that informs their
philosophical engagement with technology
- Interests in pursuing cross-tradition engagement in doing
philosophical work on technology
- Capacity to contribute to interdisciplinary research and
teaching through the Advanced Institute for Ethical Technology (
https://www.sjsu.edu/ha-in-action/engage/ai-et.php
)
- Teaching interests and competencies that could contribute to
the department’s teaching needs in history of philosophy, ethical
theory, phenomenology, Africana philosophy, Asian philosophy,
applied ethics (e.g., professional and business ethics,
environmental ethics, medical ethics), or phenomenology
- Capacity to supervise MA students interested in pursuing our
Advanced
Certificate in Ethics of Science and Emerging Technologies
.
Key Responsibilities
- In addition to teaching courses in the area of specialization,
including “Science, Technology, and Human Values” and “Computers,
Ethics and Society”, the candidate will be expected to teach other
general education courses that could include Introduction to
Philosophy; Logic and Critical Reasoning; Moral Issues; Asian
Philosophy; and Professional and Business Ethics; or courses in the
history of philosophy. The candidate will also contribute to the
department’s ability to offer courses through SJSU Online .
- The candidate will sustain an ongoing record of research,
scholarship, and/or creative activities, as well as other
professional engagement.
- The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in
department, college, and university committees and other service
assignments.
- Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas
Learning Management System (LMS).
- The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in
understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity
– in 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.
Other Duties
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.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide
policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus
Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act
training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the
institution.
Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned
and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA,
Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and
Safety). 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.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application
and attach the following documents:
- letter of interest
- curriculum vitae
- optional
institutional excellence statement (dedicated statement of
about 2 pages if not addressed in letter of interest)
- statement of teaching interests/philosophy (2 pages)
- evidence of teaching proficiency (e.g., student
evaluations)
- research plans (2 pages)
- writing sample (preferably 5000 words or less)
- three references with contact information
Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair, Prof. Janet D.
Stemwedel (janet.stemwedel@sjsu.edu)
Pursuant to California Education Code 89521, applicants will be
required to disclose whether they have received a final
administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that
they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only
after a determination is made that they meet the minimum
qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment
is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the
application process must also sign a release form that authorizes
the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former
employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the
State of California and requires establishing an on-campus
presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of
eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion
of background and reference checks (including criminal records and
prior employment) are required. SJSU will make a conditional offer
of employment, which may be rescinded if the background and
reference checks reveal disqualifying information, and/or it is
discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background and
reference checks may affect the continued employment of a current
employee who was conditionally offered the position.
San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public
University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative
regions in the world —
San José State University
is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University
(CSU) system and the first public university in the West.
Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San
José State is an essential partner in the technological, economic,
cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area,
and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research
funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU
system. Cutting-edge research, world-class scholarship,
student-centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to
social justice, allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities
and advance the public good locally and globally.
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.
Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR)
is also now available for viewing at
https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf
. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy
statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information,
crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and
information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR
also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State
University 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 by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email
at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.
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 purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires
that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the
three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety
policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A
paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the
Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at
uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.
Advertised: September 22, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
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