History Professor

2 weeks ago

San Jose, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: History Social Sciences Teacher Prep Lecturer Pool

Job Summary:

We are seeking qualified lecturers to teach U.S. history courses on a part-time, temporary basis depending on department needs. The successful candidate will have a strong background in U.S. history and experience teaching lower-division survey courses and occasional upper-division courses.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach U.S. history courses, including HIST 15: Essentials of U.S. History and HIST 170S: American Identities & Institutions.
  • Develop and implement course materials, including syllabi and assessments.
  • Conduct classes, meet with students, and use Canvas and other instructional technology.
  • Attend faculty and college meetings, maintain student records, and follow CSU and SJSU policies.
  • Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population.

Qualifications:

  • MA or PhD in U.S. History.
  • Minimum one year of U.S. History teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
  • Experience with the Canvas learning management system.
  • Ability to work with a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in U.S. History (required for HIST 170S).
  • Experience with the Canvas learning management system.

Compensation:

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

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 U.S. History Teaching Philosophy
  • Statement of Expertise, including professional experience and U.S. History courses you are qualified to teach

This is a continuing open position.

Employment Conditions:

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 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.

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.

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.

San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley—one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world—San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education, San José State University is an essential contributor to the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California.

San José State enrolls more than 36,000 students — many are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university's commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni.

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. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years.

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