Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Physics and Astronomy

Job no: 528159
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty
- Health Sciences

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.

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).

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

• 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.

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 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 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  President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID‑19 transmission or illness and allow the core mission and activities of…