Languages Instructor Pool

Department Summary

World Languages & Literatures Department faculty are highly qualified, international, accomplished and dedicated teachers and scholars who prepare students to become tomorrow's productive citizens in an increasingly multicultural, multilingual global community. We actively support study abroad, clubs and other organizations related to world languages and international studies at San Jose State University. The Department promotes proficiency in languages, knowledge of cultures and literatures and a genuine appreciation of differences and similarities shared among peoples and nations.

We offer minor, B.A., M.A. and single subject teaching credential programs in a variety of world languages.

• Teach undergraduate courses in introductory to advanced foreign language (upper division literature or linguistics courses may be assigned based on qualifications and need); hold regular office hours; work cooperatively with staff, chair, and other faculty members; participate in course assessment activities; address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation.
• 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).

• M.A., Ph.D. or equivalent in a language or literature other than English (or related field); native or near‑native competence in the language of instruction as well as English.
• Strong teaching skills and competence or training in second language pedagogy, and possibly technology‑enhanced language learning.
• Languages currently taught in the Department of World Languages and Literatures:
  Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), French, German, Greek (classical), Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Persian/Farsi, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Vietnamese.
• 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 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 × 12).

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 Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach

This is a continuing open position.

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, faculty members in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Designated CSAs are required to report Clery incidents immediately and complete Clery Act training. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures…