Department Summary
The Department of History at San José 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.
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Brief Description of Duties
We are seeking qualified lecturers to teach European and World History courses on a part-time, temporary basis depending on department needs. Candidates should expect to teach in-person, on campus.
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- Candidates with Europe and/or World History teaching experience at the post-secondary level are preferred.
- Candidates must be prepared to teach Europe/World History 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 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.
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- MA in European and/or World History.
- Ph.D. in European and/or World History (required for applicants to teach upper-division or graduate courses numbered 100 or above).
- Minimum one year of European and/or World History teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
- Experience with the Canvas learning management system.
- Ability to teach and evaluate adult learners.
- Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the Canvas learning management system.
- Ability to teach and evaluate adult learners.
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.
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 European and/or World History Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Expertise, including professional experience and European and/or World 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. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the faculty member in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley—one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world—San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. SJSU is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.
Equal Employment Statement
San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of various factors. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also available for viewing.
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