"Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Science"

Department Summary

The College of Science at SJSU offers a MS Data Science degree, service learning courses, general education courses and elective courses. More information about the College of Science can be found here.

Brief Description of Duties

We invite applications for a pool of part-time lecturers, should an opening arise, to teach our undergraduate courses including Sci 2/Success in Science, Sci 157SL/Community Action/Community Service, and UNVS 101/Leadership and Career Accelerator. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the College. The pool will remain in place for three calendar years; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply. We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach small to large lecture courses as well as seminars and activity sections. Excellence in teaching is expected.

Positions start at the beginning of a semester and appointments may be renewed based on department need, funding, and performance.

The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience 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.

All Faculty should be organizing their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), the official LMS provided for the SJSU community. All classes at SJSU, whether online or not, must be anchored in the Canvas platform to ensure faculty-student connection in a common space as all students are directed to log in to Canvas for online access to their classes. You will have access to this system prior to the semester start date.

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

Ph.D. in Science or related fields or equivalent is strongly recommended.

MS degree with teaching experience would be considered for teaching activity sections.

Knowledge of the subject matter of the specific course.

Good oral and written communication skills, commitment to student learning and team performance are required.

Ability to evaluate adult learners and 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 experiences.

Salary Range

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). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Application Process

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

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, and courses you are qualified to teach
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

This is a continuing open position.