Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Physics and Astronomy

 

 

Department Summary

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at San José State University is a team of dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for our commitment to excellent teaching, to engaging students in research projects, and to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in Physics and in STEM disciplines more broadly. We are committed to implementing evidence-based teaching practices in all of our lower division lectures and labs. More details about the department can be found at https://physics.sjsu.edu.

 

Brief Description of Duties

We invite applications for a part-time instructor who is prepared for and enthusiastic about teaching lower division introductory labs and/or lectures.

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).

 

Required Qualifications


MS or PhD in Physics or closely related field is required. Candidates should be familiar with a variety of modern teaching techniques and emerging technologies for instruction.

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.

Anticipated starting salary:

L-A / Range 2 - $5007 - $5675
L-B / Range 3 - $5925 - $7125
L-C / Range 4 - $6500 - $8982
L-D / Range 5 - $8184 - $9854

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:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
• At least one official sample of student evaluation and/or faculty peer teaching evaluation, preferably from a recent teaching appointment.

This is a continuing open position.

 

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

 

Conditional Offer

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