"Technology Program Lecturer Pool"

Department Summary

The Aviation and Technology Department at San José State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BS Industrial Technology). The Department also provides a Master of Science in Quality Assurance (MSQA) for students wishing to pursue a graduate-level degree.

The Industrial Technology Program offers two (2) concentrations, namely, Manufacturing Systems (Mfg), and Computer Network System Management (CNSM). The Program enrollment consists of 450 students.

The Technology Program's state-of-the art laboratories include Cisco Systems Internet of Things (IoT) Lab (30 stations), the Virtual and Simulation Network Lab (40 stations), the Advanced Manufacturing Lab equipped with several Haas CNC machines (3 stations), and 3D Printers (12 stations). The Control and Automation Lab is equipped with various Omron Automated Guided Vehicles and Robotic Conveyor Systems, 40 Workstations with simulation software. Program emphasis hands-on education where most classes are complemented with a laboratory session.

Students in Technology Programs can gain internships and earn credits (Tech 195). Undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to participate in individual research projects, collaborating with department faculty to gain experience in conducting research, providing motivation for pursuing graduate studies (Tech 180).

Department relies on its own students to take leads in supervising laboratory sessions, and assist faculty in laboratory development and grading.

Please check out the department website at: www.sjsu.edu/AvTech

Brief Description of Duties

• 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).
• Lecturers are expected to work with the Department Chair and Course Coordinators to develop their courses materials to teach courses effectively; to maintain appropriate office hours in accordance with University Policy; and to cooperate with the department in the peer-review process. Lecturers are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from Department Chair for clarification of University policies and department practices with respect to grading, testing, textbooks, office hours, curriculum goals, disability accommodations, academic integrity, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Depending on the program to teach courses in, PhD and MS degrees in the field or related areas are required. Under exceptional cases, a BS degree with several years of experience would suffice the requirement. Industry experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
• 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 experience.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

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 Procedure

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

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

This is a continuing open position.