Industrial and Systems Engineering Lecturer Pool

Department Summary

The Industrial and Systems Engineering Department (ISE) at San Jose State University (SJSU) has a firm goal: to provide a high‑quality education to both undergraduate and graduate students. The department offers classroom instruction by best‑qualified faculty, hands‑on experience in industry‑sponsored state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, and opportunities for industry internships. It serves over 200 undergraduate and 340 graduate students.

Students in Industrial and Systems degree programs learn through hands‑on, practice‑oriented curricula that prepare them for professional careers in supply chain, operations research and data analytics, engineering management, human factors, and quality engineering. They have opportunities to work with faculty and industry sponsors to design and test processes and systems in capstone projects.

The ISE Department website is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Lecturers are expected to teach courses effectively, maintain appropriate office hours in accordance with University Policy, and cooperate with the department in the peer‑review process. Lecturers are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from the Department Chair for clarification of grading, testing, textbooks, office hours, curriculum goals, disability accommodations, and academic integrity.

All faculty are required to organize class content within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), the official LMS for the SJSU community. Courses must be anchored in Canvas to ensure consistent faculty–student connection. Faculty will have access to Canvas prior to the semester start date.

Faculty must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population, including age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation, through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

• Organize all classes within Canvas.
• Ensure all classes meet as scheduled throughout the semester or term, in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

• A degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a closely related field relevant to the course assignment.
• Knowledge of the subject matter in the area assigned for teaching, demonstrated through relevant professional experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population, gained through cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.
• Applicants should highlight any additional cross‑cultural experience they have acquired.

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. For additional details, see University Policy S21‑2.

• 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

These salary ranges are the anticipated monthly rate for full‑time, academic‑year faculty. Part‑time rates are prorated. There are six monthly payments per semester (full‑time annual salary = rate × 12). For more information, see the Faculty Salary Schedule.

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

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) or up to five (5) references

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required for their role (e.g., prevention of discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety).

Under 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). CSA personnel must immediately report Clery incidents and complete required Clery Act training.

Faculty may be required to comply with safety measures that reduce the likelihood of COVID‑19 transmission, as recommended or required by the President.

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