Applied Data Science- Special Session Lecturer Pool

The Department of Applied Data Science offers academic programs to address the emerging workforce demands of interdisciplinary talents who design and deploy intelligent solutions to real-world data challenges. Students acquire a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the principles, methodologies, and technologies of data science. The department continuously seeks guidance from leading data professionals and companies to ensure that the curriculum is relevant for growing the talent needed in Silicon Valley. Local data professionals regularly interact with our students through teaching classes, speaking at seminars, sponsoring internships, and supervising capstone projects. Faculty members actively engage with industry partners and sponsors to assess our curricula and update learning objectives to provide the most up-to-date skills for supporting innovations in this region.

About the role

• Lecturers are expected to teach their courses effectively; to maintain appropriate office hours in accordance with University Policy; and to cooperate with the department in the peer-review process.
• Lecturers are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from Department Chair for clarification of University policies and department practices with respect to grading, testing, textbooks, office hours, curriculum goals, disability accommodations, academic integrity, etc.
• 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

• A Ph.D. or Master’s degree with at least 5 years of significant and relevant professional experience in a STEM field is required.
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline in Data Science and Analytics.
• 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.

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
• L-B / Range 3: $2497 per WTU
• L-C / Range 4: $3146 per WTU
• L-D / Range 5: $3977 per WTU

Application Procedure

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by 90 days prior to start of each semester. Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach
• List of References

Questions

For questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at hr@sjsu.edu or call 408-924-2000.