Academic Faculty Member

20 hours ago


San Jose, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Academic Faculty Member to join our team at InsideHigherEd. As an Adjunct Professor, you will be responsible for teaching courses in our undergraduate programs and contributing to the academic excellence of our institution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach courses in our undergraduate programs, including lectures, discussions, and assignments.
  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that meet the needs of diverse students.
  • Assess student learning and provide constructive feedback.
  • Participate in faculty meetings and contribute to curriculum development.
  • Engage with students, colleagues, and staff to promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

  • Master's or higher degree relevant to the courses to be taught.
  • At least three years of professional experience in teaching or a related field.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.

Preferred Qualifications

  • College teaching experience.
  • Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional design.

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 - $5007 - $5675

L-B / Range 3 - $5925 - $7125

L-C / Range 4 - $6500 - $8982

L-D / Range 5 - $8184 - $9854

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
  • List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach

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 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.

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 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.



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