Science Education Lecturer Pool

Job no: 553885
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

The Science Education Program at San José State University invites applications for a part‑time lecturer position as a university supervisor to support preservice science teacher development. The Science Education Program is well-positioned to meet the increasing demand for well‑qualified and prepared science teachers in our community.

The program is led by an interdisciplinary team of dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for their commitment to the preparation and ongoing support of justice-centered, socially responsive secondary science teachers. Our faculty work on the transformation of undergraduate science courses and student learning experiences, and they engage in innovative science education research uniting the College of Science with the Lurie College of Education.

Science Education offers a Master of Science degree in Science Education that can be done separately or in conjunction with the teaching credential.

• 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).

• A master’s degree in any science or science education area or education focused field is required.
• We also require applicants to hold a valid teaching credential (California clear credential or another state's equivalent) and have 5 or more years of teaching experience.
• Applicants must be knowledgeable of the Next Generation Science Standards and active‑based teaching practices. They should have the ability to teach and evaluate adult learners.
• 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.

• Experience teaching science at the middle school and/or high school level and/or advanced graduate training in pedagogy, science education or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to support and mentor secondary teacher candidates in effective instructional practice.

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 - $5,507 - $5,959
L-B / Range 3 - $6,221 - $7,481
L-C / Range 4 - $6,825 - $9,431
L-D / Range 5 - $8,593 - $10,347

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.

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

• CV
• Cover Letter – Please address your expertise in this area.
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

This is a continuing open position.

Inquiries may be directed to the Program Director/Chair. Please direct questions to:

Resa Kelly, Program Director/Chair
Science Education Program
resa.kelly

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