Chicana and Chicano Studies Lecturer Pool

About the role

The Chicana and Chicano Studies Department (CCS) at San José State University seeks to hire temporary lecturers to teach lower and upper division courses in Chicana/o Studies. CCS is dedicated to educating students through interdisciplinary education focused on social justice.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower and upper division courses in Chicana/o Studies based on qualifications and degree level.
• Serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.
• Organize classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure inclusivity in course materials and teaching strategies.
• Teach students from diverse backgrounds, including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline for lower division courses.
• Ph.D. degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline for upper division courses.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level preferred.
• Experience teaching undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.

Qualifications

• Education, specialization, or experiential knowledge in Chicana/o Studies methodologies or the Ethnic Studies discipline.
• Ability to teach using the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach in various modes (asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).
• Ability to teach in a diverse classroom setting.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse student populations.
• Experience with online teaching platforms.

Benefits

• Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience.
• Part-time rates are prorated based on the number of months worked.

Pay

• L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959
• L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481
• L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431
• L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347

Schedule

• Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December.
• Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May.