Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Physics and Astronomy

About the role

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at San José State University is a team of dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for our commitment to excellent teaching, to engaging students in research projects, and to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in Physics and in STEM disciplines more broadly. We are committed to implementing evidence-based teaching practices in all of our lower division lectures and labs.

Brief Description Of Duties

We invite applications for a part-time instructor who is prepared for and enthusiastic about teaching lower division introductory labs and/or lectures. Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity–including 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.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Physics or closely related field is required.
• Candidates should be familiar with a variety of modern teaching techniques and emerging technologies for instruction.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: MS or PhD in Physics or closely related field is required. Candidates should be familiar with a variety of modern teaching techniques and emerging technologies for instruction. 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.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. Anticipated Starting Salary L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959 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. See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Schedule

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).