U.S. History Lecturer Pool

Department Summary

The Department of History at San José State University is a vibrant center of learning for nearly 300 undergraduate and graduate History majors, plus hundreds more undergraduate students enrolled in History survey courses that fulfill General Education and American Institutions graduation requirements.

The department has nine full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty and fourteen part-time or full-time lecturers. We offer courses that cover most of the world and all periods of time.

We are always looking for qualified History instructors who can teach lower-division survey courses and occasional upper-division courses as well.

Learn more about our department at https : / / www.sjsu.edu / history /

Brief Description of Duties

We are seeking qualified lecturers to teach U.S. history courses on a part-time, temporary basis depending on department needs.

Specific courses include HIST 15 : Essentials of U.S. History and HIST 170S : American Identities & Institutions . Candidates should expect to teach in-person, on campus.

• Candidates with U.S. History teaching experience are preferred.
• Candidates must be prepared to teach courses as assigned by the department chair in accordance with course descriptions and General Education requirements.
• Candidates must create fully compliant syllabi and other course materials; conduct class sessions as scheduled; meet with students as required;
• use Canvas and other appropriate instructional technology; attend faculty and college meetings; maintain student records;

and follow all CSU and SJSU policies and guidelines.

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population 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.

Required Qualifications

• MA or PhD in US History
• Minimum one year of U.S. History teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural 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. Anticipated starting salary :

L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481

L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431

L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty part-time rates are prorated.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents :

• Cover Letter
• List of references
• Statement of U.S. History Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Expertise

This is a continuing open position.

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information.

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Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education, SJSU is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of various categories. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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