Humanities Lecturer Pool - American Studies

Job no: 540570
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

Teach a range of courses in the American Studies concentration of the Humanities BA, particularly the three lower division core courses for undergraduates: AMS 10 Stories Make America, AMS 11 Visions of Democracy, and AMS 12 Introduction to US Popular Cultures. There may also be opportunities to teach upper division courses such as AMS 169 American Dream and AMS 129 The U.S. in a Global Context.

Hold regular office hours, collaborate with department faculty, staff, and chair, and participate in required grading and assessment activities.

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population—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.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure classes are offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester or term, in the designated mode (asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, etc.).

• ABD (All but dissertation) or Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Women’s/Gender Studies, Literature, History, Environmental Humanities, or a related discipline with a focus on environmental humanities or human‑animal studies.
• Demonstrated strong college‑level teaching skills and experience or potential to develop strong pedagogical skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population, demonstrated through cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.

• Interest in and record of scholarly activity.

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. Refer to University Policy S21-2 for range placement guidelines.

Anticipated starting salary:

• L‑A / Range 2 – $5507 – $5959
• L‑B / Range 3 – $6221 – $7481
• L‑C / Range 4 – $6825 – $9431
• L‑D / Range 5 – $8593 – $10347

Range salaries represent the anticipated monthly rate for full‑time AY faculty; part‑time rates are prorated. There are six 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
• List of at least three (3) or up to five (5) references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (optional)
• Statement of Expertise, including professional experience and list of courses you are qualified to teach

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned, covering preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety, and other required modules. Faculty in this position may be subject to review for Campus Security Authority designation and required to report Clery incidents and complete Clery Act training as mandated.

The position is located in California and requires commuting to campus. Employment is contingent upon U.S. residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities. All employees are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.