Department Summary
The Department of History at San Jose State University is a vibrant center of learning for nearly 300 undergraduate and graduate History majors, plus hundreds more undergraduate students enrolled in History survey courses that fulfill General Education and American Institutions graduation requirements. The department has nine full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty and fourteen part-time or full-time lecturers. We offer courses that cover most of the world and all periods of time. We are always looking for qualified History instructors who can teach lower-division survey courses and occasional upper-division courses as well.
Brief Description of Duties
We are seeking qualified lecturers to teach U.S. history courses on a part-time, temporary basis depending on department needs. Specific courses include HIST 15: Essentials of U.S. History and HIST 170S: American Identities & Institutions . HIST 15 is a 3-unit, lower-division survey course in U.S. history that fulfills the American Institutions graduation requirement (Area US1). HIST 170S is a 3 unit, upper-division survey course in U.S. history that fulfills the US1 requirement and also the Area S: Self, Society, and Equality in SJSU Studies. Candidates should expect to teach in-person, on campus.
- Candidates with U.S. History teaching experience are preferred.
- Candidates must be prepared to teach courses as assigned by the department chair in accordance with course descriptions and General Education requirements.
- Candidates must create fully compliant syllabi and other course materials; conduct class sessions as scheduled; meet with students as required; use Canvas and other appropriate instructional technology; attend faculty and college meetings; maintain student records (enrollment, attendance, grades, and assessment); and follow all CSU and SJSU policies and guidelines.
- 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 at SJSU, whether online or not, must be anchored in the Canvas platform to ensure faculty-student connection in a common space.
- 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
- MA or PhD in US History
- Minimum one year of U.S. History teaching experience at the post-secondary level (community college, 4-year college, or university).
- Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in U.S. History (required for HIST 170S).
- Experience with the Canvas learning management system.
Compensation
Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. Anticipated starting salary:
L-A / - $4530 - $5405
L-B / - $5405 - $6786
L-C / - $6190 - $8554
L-D / - $7794 - $9385
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:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
- Statement of U.S. History Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Expertise, including professional experience and U.S. History courses you are qualified to teach
This is a continuing open position.
Employment Conditions
Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information. Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations.
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