Teacher Education Multiple / Single Subject Methods / Foundations

Brief Description of Duties

We invite applications for a pool of part-time instructors to teach foundations and/or subject-area methods courses to candidates in the Multiple and/or Single Subject Credential Programs in the Department of Teacher Education. Foundations courses include assessment, educational psychology, health and special education, multilingual learners, and sociology of education. Subject-area methods instructors teach a course focused on K-12 curriculum and instruction in their subject area of expertise, e.g., art, English language arts, mathematics, music, physical education, science, social science, or world languages.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree and significant expertise and experience teaching in K-12 public school settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter and the associated California Frameworks and Content Standards for K-12 education.
• Ability to mentor and evaluate adult learners. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Experience and knowledge of classroom structures and pedagogical strategies supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities in general education classrooms.

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
• Cover Letter including areas of expertise, professional experience, and courses you are qualified to teach
• List of References (3 minimum)

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

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).

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Appointment is Contingent Upon Budget and Enrollment Considerations

The appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.