Teacher Education​/Single Subject Methods​/Foundations

Department Summary

At this point in history as intersecting crises of racial, economic, health, and environmental justice buffet our lives and communities and exacerbate inequalities in educational and other institutions, the San Jose State University (SJSU) Teacher Education Department (TED) finds itself in a moment of transformational change. In alignment with the SJSU Strategic Plan, Transformation 2030, the Lurie College of Education (LCOE) Strategic Plan, and the TED vision and mission and program learning outcomes, we seek to reimagine PK‑12 teacher education by centering the assets of students who are diverse in terms of ethnicity / race, language, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurology, creed, and other intersectional characteristics of identity.

While centering students' intersectional identities as assets, we simultaneously seek to partner with other LCOE and SJSU departments and programs, community colleges, PK‑12 districts and schools, and community organizations to create anti‑racist, culturally sustaining, and emancipatory education structures for students and pathways for educators. We aim to transform the local teaching force so that it better reflects the students we serve.

We invite applications for a pool of part‑time instructors to teach foundations and / or subject‑area methods courses to candidates in the Multiple and / or Single Subject Credential Programs in the Department of Teacher Education. Foundations courses include assessment, educational psychology, health and special education, multilingual learners, and sociology of education. Subject‑area methods instructors teach a course focused on K‑12 curriculum and instruction in their subject area of expertise, e.g., art, English language arts, mathematics, music, physical education, science, social science, or world languages.

• Master's degree and significant expertise and experience teaching in K‑12 public school settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter and the associated California Frameworks and Content Standards for K‑12 education.
• Ability to mentor and evaluate adult learners. Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work.
• 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.

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Experience and knowledge of classroom structures and pedagogical strategies supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities in general education classrooms.

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). 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 including areas of expertise, professional experience, and courses you are qualified to teach
• List of References (3 minimum)

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, the faculty member in this position will be 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…