Communication Studies Lecturer Pool

Department Summary The Department of Communication Studies teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in communication rooted in theoretical frameworks, research methods, and practical application. COMM Studies offers a B.A. degree with more than 800 majors, an M.A. degree with more than 30 students, and multiple minors. COMM Studies offers a substantial number of GE courses including COMM 20, Public Speaking and COMM 100W, Writing Workshop. https://www.sjsu.edu/comm/ Brief Description of Duties Teach lower division GE courses in Communication Studies such as COMM 10: Interpersonal Communication; COMM 20: Public Speaking; COMM 20N: Public Speaking for Nonnative Speakers; COMM 21: Performing Culture and Society; COMM 40: Argumentation and Advocacy; COMM 41: Critical Decision Making; COMM 45: Media and Culture; and COMM 74: Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication. With relevant education and experience, candidates may teach upper division GE such as COMM 100W: Writing Workshop, COMM 157SL: Community Action/Community Service, COMM 174: Intercultural Communication, COMM 179: Global Media and Resistance. With a terminal degree or relevant professional expertise, candidates may teach upper division major courses. This assignment enriches the undergraduate curriculum in both General Education and the Communication Studies major, and provides instruction in specialized areas not otherwise available to the University. 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). Required Qualifications MA. Degree in Communication Studies or related field. Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned. Ability to teach 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. Preferred Qualifications Terminal degree or professional experience relevant to upper division Communication Studies major courses. Compensation 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 - $5507 - $5959L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347 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. Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: CV Cover Letter Statement of Teaching Philosophy (optional) Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach List of References List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references Employment Conditions 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 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 at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. The 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 the campus to continue. Conditional Offer The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Appointment Contingent Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees. Equal Employment Statement 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. 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