Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Physics and Astronomy

Department Summary

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at San José State University is a team of dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for our commitment to excellent teaching, to engaging students in research projects, and to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in Physics and in STEM disciplines more broadly. We are committed to implementing evidence-based teaching practices in all of our lower division lectures and labs. More details about the department can be found at https://physics.sjsu.edu.

Brief Description of Duties

We invite applications for a part-time instructor who is prepared for and enthusiastic about teaching lower division introductory labs and/or lectures.

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 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).

Required Qualifications

MS or PhD in Physics or closely related field is required. Candidates should be familiar with a variety of modern teaching techniques and emerging technologies for instruction.

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.

Anticipated starting salary:

• L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959
• L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481
• L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431
• L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347

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).

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
• At least one official sample of student evaluation and/or faculty peer teaching evaluation, preferably from a recent teaching appointment.

This is a continuing open position.