The Program of Asian American Studies, housed in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (SISS), at San Jose State University invites highly qualified and motivated applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments.
The SISS Department welcomes all forms of diversity including race, ethnicity, geography, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The Department invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate excellence in teaching and working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
Department Summary
The Department offers BA degree programs in Sociology and Minors in Asian American Studies, Sociology, Sociology of Education, and Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies. With more than 700 majors and 35 faculty members, SISS is a growing and vibrant department community.
The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May.
Brief Description of Duties
- Teaching responsibilities for these positions include undergraduate courses in all areas of Asian American Studies, although our current needs fall within Introduction to Asian American Studies as well as U.S. History and Politics.
- The performance of instructional responsibilities extends beyond duties in the classroom and includes such activities as preparation for class, evaluation of student performance, syllabus preparation and revision, holding weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load, review of current literature and research in the subject area, regular assessment of course and program learning outcomes and pedagogical improvements.
- 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.
- 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
- A Master's degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline to teach lower-division courses.
- A Ph.D. degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline is required to teach upper-division courses.
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of excellence in teaching.
- 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.
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience within ranks established by the university.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, and courses you are qualified to teach
- List of 3 references with contact information
- Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required upon initial appointment)
Conditional Offer
Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jose State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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