"Teaching Professor of General Education (Science, Technology & Society)"

Job Description

Teaching Professor of General Education (Science, Technology & Society)
San Francisco Bay University

Category: Faculty
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Some Experience
Salary: $95,000 - $125,000

About San Francisco Bay University

Have you ever wondered why higher education feels stuck? Or thought, what if we could rebuild it from the ground up? Imagine a university where disciplines don't dictate the subjects, where learning is trans disciplinary, open-ended, flexible, and deeply connected to real-world needs. A place where we learn across disciplinary boundaries, work through skills that matter, and turn critical ideas into real action.

If you've ever dreamed of tearing up the rulebook, of rethinking education in bold, creative, and disruptive ways, you might belong here. San Francisco Bay University is embarking on a bold experiment in higher education, and we're looking for the people who will make it real.

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), an innovative, nonprofit, WASC-accredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks a forward-thinking and experienced Professor of General Education (Science, Technology & Society) to deliver courses and provide leadership for our Agility Praxis Pathway (APP) Core Curriculum. SFBU's mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers, and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good. At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students' needs by fostering multiple meaningful relationships and personal engagement among students, faculty, mentors, industry leaders, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable, high-quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

The APP Core Curriculum Model

Agility Praxis Pathways, serves as the trans-disciplinary backbone of our undergraduate academic approach, reflecting our commitment to a new paradigm of higher education. Infused with the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and a commitment to all students at the center of the learning conversation, the APP model is a response to the evolving, multifaceted needs of students, employers, and the broader global challenges at hand. As such, this model is designed to foster agility to not only adaptively navigate but flourish amidst change, honor praxis - bridging the rich traditions of academic inquiry with the imperative of pragmatic creativity, and offer flexible, clear pathways to make progress toward goals and respond to new opportunities. Here's how it unfolds in our academic environment:

Think

At the onset, the "Think" stage immerses students in a rich curation of texts and multimodal resources, broadening perspectives and sparking curiosity about the subjects at hand. This phase introduces students to a wide range of materials-from guest speaker insights to flipped classroom videos, and diverse reading assignments-designed to stoke vibrant discussions and healthy debate. It emphasizes increasing intellectual friction while decreasing social friction, fostering an environment where visible thinking routines and self-inquiry flourish. This foundational step ensures students are not just passive recipients of information but active participants in their learning journey.

Do

The "Do" phase emphasizes the deliberate practice of the skills, mindsets, and behaviors pivotal to the course's goals and student learning outcomes. Academic disciplines act as lenses through which students engage with content, allowing them to apply domain-specific skills consistently. It is about learning by doing, where knowledge meets practice in a dynamic interplay. Whether it's through sustained, reflective writing exercises, hands-on experiments, communication protocols, or iterative design processes, this stage is about deep engagement with the material and the cultivation of practical skills. By encouraging students to apply what they learn in real-time, we bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Create

The "Create" stage empowers students to synthesize their learning and skills into tangible outputs. Building on their acquired knowledge and practiced abilities, students craft projects, artifacts, written works, and presentations that demonstrate their progress and mastery of course outcomes. This creative application not only serves as evidence of their learning journey but also as a portfolio showcasing evidence of developing skills and their readiness to tackle real-world challenges. Through the APP Model, we commit to preparing students not only for academic success but for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, professional achievement, and creative contribution. This approach embodies our vision of the education paradigm we need - one that is responsive, experiential, and forward-looking.

We encourage candidates to learn more about SFBU's Agility Praxis Pathway Core Curriculum by visiting: https://www.sfbu.edu/learning-teaching/sfbu-core-curriculum.

Position Summary

SFBU invites applications for a Full-Time Professor of General Education (Science, Technology & Society) who can teach across multiple courses within our Agility Praxis Pathway Core Curriculum. The successful candidate will bring expertise across one or more areas such as mathematics, neuroscience, computation, data science, or sustainability, and will guide students to connect scientific and technological understanding with creativity, ethics, and social innovation. Through their leadership, APP faculty will help ensure fidelity to the course design and that the embedded core student identities of Tenacious Leader, Interpersonally Gifted, Global Navigator, Tech Trendsetter, and Enlightened Thinker, as well as the behavioral indicators associated with each competency, are being delivered through carefully curated and highly experiential classroom learning environments. This position is full-time, exempt, and located in Fremont, CA.

This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position, intended for individuals with deep subject expertise in more than one area of the APP curriculum, a passion for teaching, experiential learning, multidisciplinary, and a desire to help shape the future of undergraduate education. The appointment begins on January 5, 2026, with an initial 12-month contract, renewable based on performance.

At SFBU, faculty are active participants in our evolving teaching culture. We expect all faculty to consistently reflect on and revise their teaching practices, including content, pedagogy, and assessment, in alignment with the university's learner-centered, inclusive, and experiential teaching values. Ongoing engagement with faculty development activities through the Center for Empowerment and Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI) is a core part of the role. Professors who wish to teach at SFBU undergo comprehensive training to ensure their fluency in a range of leading-edge pedagogical practices, including:

• Application of Gen AI
• Transparent course design
• Universal design for learning
• Culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogy
• Blended learning
• Gamified learning
• Learning through augmented and virtual reality
• Trauma-informed practices
• Metacognitive teaching strategies
• Flipped classroom
• Scaffolded instruction

The ideal candidate will be highly qualified to deliver two or more courses in the APP curriculum from the list below, utilizing a judicious mixture of engaging, experiential, and active learning strategies.

• APP 201 HOW TO USE MATH IN REAL LIFE: THE MATHEMATICAL MINDSETS THAT SHAPE OUR WORLD
• APP 202 HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS - AND HOW TO USE IT
• APP 203 HOW TO BE CREATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMPUTATION & MACHINE LEARNING
• APP 204 HOW TO USE DATA SCIENCE & GAME THINKING FOR SOCIAL IMPACT
• APP 301 HOW CAN WE THRIVE: SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY
• APP 302 HOW TO DESIGN SOCIAL INNOVATION/IMPACT SOLUTIONS TO THRIVE

This position is ideal for educators who thrive at the intersection of science, mathematics, creativity, and social innovation, and who are passionate about helping students integrate knowledge, think critically, and design solutions for a sustainable and equitable future.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9 courses per academic year across fall, spring, and summer terms (2-3 courses per term; classes capped at 20 students).
• Deliver APP courses in alignment with SFBU's teaching vision, emphasizing personalized, experiential, relational, and student-centered learning.
• Actively participate in CEPI-led faculty development workshops, trainings, and learning communities, and apply insights to enhance teaching effectiveness and classroom impact.
• Train SFBU's proprietary artificial intelligence tutors with APP course material and make real-time adjustments based on student learning dashboard data.
• Collaborate with the Provost, VP of Strategy and Innovation, Associate Provost, Chief Learning Officer, APP Curriculum Architect, and other key constituents to ensure fidelity with the APP program design.
• Design learning experiences that connect mathematics, neuroscience, creativity, data science, and sustainability to real-world applications.
• Mentor students in capstone projects and social innovation ventures, guiding them through design thinking, prototyping, and impact analysis.
• Assist with the hiring, training, and oversight of adjunct faculty working within the APP curriculum.
• Foster a supportive, engaging, experiential, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, and accreditation efforts.
• Serve on academic and institutional committees.
• Remain current with developments in innovative pedagogy and best practices in general education through ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in a relevant field such as:

• Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science
• Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning Education
• Computer Science, Data Science, or AI/ML
• Sustainability Studies or Environmental Science
• Design Thinking, Innovation, or Social Entrepreneurship

Demonstrated excellence in teaching general education through innovative, student-centered pedagogies that are not primarily lecture-based.

Ability to communicate complex ideas in accessible, applied, and inspiring ways.

Experience teaching in diverse, student-centered environments.

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate or equivalent professional expertise in one or more relevant disciplines.

Experience teaching or developing curriculum at the intersection of:

• Mathematical and critical thinking mindsets
• Human cognition and neuroscience
• Computational creativity or generative AI
• Data science for social good
• Sustainability and systems design

Nationally recognized expertise in innovative general education design and delivery.

Previous academic leadership role (ie, coordinator, director, chair, dean) in general education.

Experience hiring and managing general education adjunct faculty.

Experience with the meaningful infusion of genAI technologies in general education courses.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and conference participation

Dynamic academic community and small class sizes

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials:

A detailed cover letter that describes their qualifications and interest in teaching the APP curriculum. The letter should specifically address their approach to teaching general education courses in ways that comport with SFBU's pedagogical framework, which commits to pedagogies that are Personalized, Experiential, Relational, and Student-Centered (PERS). Applicants are further encouraged to reflect on their commitment to continuous improvement as an educator, including their willingness to participate in faculty development initiatives that emphasize innovation in pedagogy, course content, and assessment design.

Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We aim to onboard the successful candidate(s) in January 2026.

This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

In accordance with federal and state disability laws, San Francisco Bay University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application or interview process, please contact SFBU Human Resources at hrmgr@sfbu.edu.

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