Public Health & Recreation Special Sessions Lecturer Pool

Department Summary

The Department of Public Health and Recreation (PHR) at SJSU is a multidisciplinary academic department that awards B.S. degrees in Public Health and Recreation, and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.

The PHR Department is one of the largest departments within the College of Health and Human Sciences.

The PHR department offers a general Bachelor's degree in Public Health and two concentrations : Community Health Education and Population Data Science.

Our graduate program is a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a specialization in Community Health Education. A summary of course descriptions for the undergraduate and graduate public health programs can be found in the online SJSU catalog.

In the PHR Department, our faculty strive to offer students high quality learning experiences that are rooted in hands-on, applied learning.

We aim to recruit new faculty who share our commitment to student-centered learning, academic success, and professional and workforce development.

We are currently recruiting potential faculty to join our lecturer pool and we encourage all interested applicants to apply to the pool as we have immediate and projected vacancies.

We strongly encourage applicants with professional experiences and competencies in the following areas to apply : Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health Promotion, Health Services and Administration, Health Policy, Health Advocacy, Theory and Systems Change, Program Planning and Evaluation, Health Communication, Professional Development and Leadership, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Brief Description of Duties

• Teach courses in undergraduate and / or graduate Public Health programs.
• Participate in ongoing assessment of student learning to continuously improve teaching and learning experiences and to adhere to accreditation requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues on public health curriculum-related processes such as teaching multi-section courses to ensure the quality, rigor, relevance, and consistency of our curricula.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions as required.
• Establish and maintain a high quality learning environment that is inclusive, student-centered, and contemporarily relevant.
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure faculty-student connection in a common space as all students are directed to log in to Canvas for online access to their (campus, remote, and hybrid) classes.
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity - in 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

• Master's degree in public health or closely related field.
• Minimum two years' professional experience in public health or closely related field.
• Commitment to teaching excellence in public health-related subject areas.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of diverse student populations as might have been gained in education, training, teaching, professional involvement, and other comparable experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in health-related subject areas at university or college levels.
• Leadership or supervisory professional experience in public health or closely related field.
• Ability to effectively design, teach, and assess undergraduate and graduate courses in-person, online, and in hybrid formats.

Campus Security Authority

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty coach member in this position is 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.

Compensation

Salary range placement is determined by qualifications and experience. The rates shown below by range are the anticipated salary from the applicable Faculty Salary Schedule - 2322 to be paid per WTU in Special Session programs (a typical course is 3 WTUs).

As the salary schedule indicates, compensation may be reduced if enrollment targets are not met.

L-A / Range 2 : $2279 per WTU

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

L-B / Range 3 : $2497 per WTU

L-C / Range 4 : $3146 per WTU

L-D / Range 5 : $3977 per WTU

Application Procedure

Step 1 : Submit your resume and cover letter for immediate department review.

Step 2 : Click APPLY NOW to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents :

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

This is a continuing open position.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Proof of immunization against COVID-19 or proof of a medical or religious exemption and compliance with testing protocols is required for employment.

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.

San Jose 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 Jose State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West.

The 2020 #1 Most Transformative University in the nation according to Money Magazine, San Jose State is an essential partner in the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California.

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose 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 Jose State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities.

J-18808-Ljbffr