Philosophy Lecturer Pool
Brief Description Of Duties
Faculty shall collaborate with department curriculum committee and General Education course coordinators to develop curriculum, including: (a) creating syllabi, assignments, classroom activities; (b) participating in faculty meetings and professional development; (c) providing data for assessment of outcomes.
Demonstrate Awareness
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.
Organize Classes
All classes must be organized within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
Teaching Environment
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
- An MA or higher degree in Philosophy or a related field, or be ABD in a PhD program in Philosophy or a related field
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching university-level philosophy courses to a diverse population
- Experience teaching courses such as critical thinking, introduction to philosophy, contemporary moral issues, professional and business ethics, ancient philosophy, modern philosophy, Asian philosophy, etc.
- Experience developing and teaching online courses
- Experience with professional development as demonstrated by participation in workshops, conferences, or research in the field
Compensation
Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2 . 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. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.
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 evaluations from recently taught courses, if available.
Employment Conditions
- Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety)
- Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)
Questions
Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.