Linguistics & Language Development Instructor Pool
About the role
The Department of Linguistics and Language Development at San José State University invites applicants to join our pool of linguistics instructors. The Department offers a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, and MA in Linguistics, and an MA in TESOL. In collaboration with the Department of Computer Science, we also offer a BS in Computer Science and Linguistics.
Brief Description Of Duties
- Teach lower-division GE courses in linguistics such as LING 20 (Nature of Language), LING 21 (Language and Thinking), LING 22 (Language across the Lifespan), LING 24 (Language Variation in Space, Time, and Culture), LING 25 (Languages of the World), and LING 26 (Quantitative Reasoning in Linguistic Diversity).
- Note that LING 26 requires expertise in quantitative methods.
- With relevant education and experience, candidates may teach upper division GE, such as LING 122 (English as a World Language), LING 123 (Sound and Communication), and LING 129 (Culture, Language, and Ethnicity in the U.S.).
- With a terminal degree or relevant professional expertise, candidates may teach upper-division major courses.
Required Qualifications
- MA in Linguistics or related field
- Expertise in quantitative (statistical) methods (for LING 26 only)
- Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual may be assigned
- Ability to teach and evaluate post-secondary learners
Preferred Qualifications
- For teaching upper-division courses, a PhD in Linguistics or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated teaching excellence in a two- or four-year college/university environment
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
To apply, click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: CV, List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references, Teaching statement: philosophy, approaches, and courses you are qualified to teach.