Science Pedagogy for Learning Assistants Lecturer Pool

Department Summary

The Science Education Program at San José State University invites applications for a part-time lecturer position to teachSCED 174: Science Pedagogy for Learning Assistants. This undergraduate course prepares Learning Assistants (LAs) to examine how people learn and to support student learning through their teaching roles in the San José community. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of educational theory pedagogy content knowledge and instructional practice with attention to both practical applications and theoretical models of learning.

The Science Education Program is committed to preparing well-qualified learning assistants and teacher candidates who can serve the diverse needs of our community. Our interdisciplinary faculty are dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for their justice-centered socially responsive approaches to science teaching. Faculty contribute to transforming undergraduate science courses enhancing student learning experiences and conducting innovative research that bridges the College of Science and the Lurie College of Education. The program also offers aMaster of Science in Science Education which can be pursued independently or in combination with a teaching credential.

Brief Description of Duties

• Teach SCED 174 an undergraduate pedagogy course for Learning Assistants.
• Develop and deliver course content that integrates educational theory pedagogy STEM disciplinary knowledge and instructional practice.
• Guide Learning Assistants in applying evidence-based strategies to support student learning in classroom and community contexts.
• Mentor students in reflective practice helping them connect theoretical models of learning to their teaching experiences.
• Assess student learning through assignments projects and other appropriate measures.
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversityincluding age abilities cultural background ethnicity religion economic background primary language sexual orientation gender identity and academic preparationthrough inclusive course materials teaching strategies and advisement.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• 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

• Applicants for Lecturer positions in science education must meet the following degree and experience requirements. An individual entering as a Lecturer A should hold at least a bachelors degree and have a minimum of two years of teaching experience along with demonstrated experience in the field of science education. A Lecturer B should hold a masters degree and possess at least two years of teaching experience in science education. For appointment at the Lecturer C level candidates should have a masters degree as well as substantive professional experience in science education and evidence of leadership in the field. A Lecturer D appointment requires a doctoral degree extensive and high-quality professional experience in science education and a record of exceptional leadership in the discipline.
• 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.

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

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
• Statement of Expertise

To receive full consideration applications should be received by Oct. 31st however the position will remain open until filled.

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). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at . The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

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 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.

San José State University: Silicon Valleys Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valleyone of the most innovative and diverse regions in the worldSan José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education San José State University is an essential contributor to the economic cultural and social development of Silicon Valley the Bay Area and California. SJSU ranks high nationally in research funding and is second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research combined with world-class scholarship student-centered learning opportunities and experiential and interdisciplinary programs allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally.

San José State enrolls more than 36000 students many are historically underserved and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The universitys commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant inclusive campus to an international network of over 275000 alumni. As such San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines students and community can benefit from different and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age Ancestry Caste Color Disability Ethnicity Gender Gender Expression Gender Identity Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Military Status Nationality Race Religion Religious Creed Sex Sexual Orientation Sex Stereotype and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students faculty and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at or by email at

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