Teaching Professor of General Education Humanities Focus

About San Francisco Bay University

Have you ever wondered why higher education feels stuck Or thought what if we could rebuild it from the ground up Imagine a university where disciplines dont dictate the subjects where learning is transdisciplinary open-ended flexible and deeply connected to real-world needs. A place where we learn across disciplinary boundaries work through skills that matter and turn critical ideas into real action.

If youve ever dreamed of tearing up the rulebook of rethinking education in bold creative and disruptive ways you might belong here. San Francisco Bay University is running a bold experiment in higher education and were looking for the people who will make it real.

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) an innovative nonprofit WASC-accredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont California seeks a forward thinking and experienced Professor of General Education to deliver courses and provide leadership for our Agility Praxis Pathway (APP) Core Curriculum with special focus on humanistically-centered offerings.

SFBUs mission is to offer inclusive innovative and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good. At SFBU students come first. We prioritize students needs by fostering multiple meaningful relationships and personal engagement among students faculty mentors industry leaders and staff. We are committed to providing affordable high-quality education with a deep commitment to diversity equity inclusion and social justice.

The APP Core Curriculum ModelAgility Praxis Pathwaysserves as the transdisciplinary backbone of our undergraduate academic approach reflecting our commitment to a new paradigm of higher education. Built on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and a commitment to all students at the center of the learning conversation the APP model is a response to the evolving multifaceted needs of students employers and the broader global challenges at hand. As such this model is designed to foster agility to not only adaptively navigate but flourish amidst change honor praxis bridging the rich traditions of academic inquiry with the imperative of pragmatic creativity and offer flexible clear pathways to make progress toward goals and respond to new opportunities. Heres how it unfolds in our academic environment:

Think

At the onset the Think stage immerses students in a rich curation of texts and multimodal resources broadening perspectives and sparking curiosity about the subjects at hand. This phase introduces students to a wide range of materialsfrom guest speaker insights to flipped classroom videos and diverse reading assignmentsdesigned to stoke vibrant discussions and healthy debate. It emphasizes increasing intellectual friction while decreasing social friction fostering an environment where visible thinking routines and self-inquiry flourish. This foundational step ensures students are not just passive recipients of information but active participants in their learning journey.

Do

The Do phase emphasizes the deliberate practice of the skills mindsets and behaviors pivotal to the courses goals and student learning outcomes. Academic disciplines act as lenses through which students engage with content allowing them to apply domain-specific skills consistently. It is about learning by doing where knowledge meets practice in a dynamic interplay. Whether its through sustained reflective writing exercises hands-on experiments communication protocols or iterative design processes this stage is about deep engagement with the material and the cultivation of practical skills. By encouraging students to apply what they learn in real-time we bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Create

The Create stage empowers students to synthesize their learning and skills into tangible outputs. Building on their acquired knowledge and practiced abilities students craft projects artifacts written works and presentations that demonstrate their progress and mastery of course outcomes. This creative application not only serves as evidence of their learning journey but also as a portfolio showcasing evidence of developing skills and their readiness to tackle real-world challenges.

Through the APP Model we commit to preparing students not only for academic success but for a lifetime of intellectual exploration professional achievement and creative contribution. This approach embodies our vision of the education paradigm we need one that is responsive experiential and forward-looking.

We encourage candidates to learn more about SFBUs Agility Praxis Pathway Core Curriculum by visiting: Summary

SFBU invites applications for a Full-Time Professor of General Education who can teach across multiple transdisciplinary courses on leadership social sciences and the humanities within our Agility Praxis Pathway Core Curriculum. The successful candidate will contribute to the assessment continuous improvement and maturity of APP courses. Through their leadership APP faculty will help ensure fidelity to the course design and that the embedded core student identities of Tenacious Leader Interpersonally Gifted Global Navigator Tech Trendsetter and Enlightened Thinker as well as the behavioral indicators associated with each competency are being delivered through carefully curated and highly experiential classroom learning environments. This is a full-time non-tenure-track position located in Fremont CA intended for individuals with deep subject expertise in more than one area of the APP curriculum a passion for teaching experiential learning multidisciplinarity and a desire to help shape the future of undergraduate education. The appointment begins on July 27 2026 with an initial 12-month contract renewable based on performance.

At SFBU faculty are active participants in our evolving teaching culture. We expect all faculty to consistently reflect on and revise their teaching practices including content pedagogy and assessment in alignment with the universitys learner-centered inclusive and experiential teaching values. Ongoing engagement with faculty development activities through the Center for Empowerment and Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI) is a core part of the role. Professors who wish to teach at SFBU undergo comprehensive training to ensure their fluency in a range of leading-edge pedagogical practices including:

• Transparent course design

• Universal design for learning

• Culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogy

• Blended learning

• Gamified learning

• Learning through augmented and virtual reality

• Trauma-informed teaching

• Metacognitive teaching strategies

• Flipped classroom

• Scaffolded instruction

The ideal candidate will be highly qualified to deliver two or more courses in the APP curriculum from the list below utilizing a judicious mixture of engaging experiential and active learning strategies.

APP 101 HOW TO TELL YOUR STORY

APP 102 HOW TO DESIGN YOUR LIFE: A JOURNEY THROUGH PERSONAL EPISTEMOLOGY

APP 103 HOW TO COMMUNICATE IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT

APP 104 HOW TO LEAD: TRANSFORMING INSIGHTS FROM HISTORY INTO MOVEMENTS MODERN MOVEMENTS

APP 302 HOW TO DESIGN SOCIAL INNOVATION/IMPACT SOLUTIONS TO THRIVE

Responsibilities

• Deliver APP courses in alignment with SFBUs teaching vision emphasizing personalized experiential relational and student-centered learning.

• Actively participate in CEPI-led faculty development workshops trainings and learning communities and apply insights to enhance teaching effectiveness and classroom impact.

• Foster a supportive engaging experiential and inclusive classroom environment.

• Teach 9 courses per academic year across fall spring and summer terms (3-4 courses per term; classes capped at 20 students).

• Make real-time adjustments to SFBUs proprietary artificial intelligence tutors with APP course material and student learning dashboard data.

• Collaborate with the Provost VP of Strategy and Innovation Associate Provost Chief Learning Officer APP Curriculum Architect and other key constituents to ensure fidelity with the APP program design.

• Assist with the hiring training and oversight of adjunct faculty working within the APP curriculum.

• Participate in curriculum review program assessment and accreditation efforts.

• Serve on academic and institutional committees.

• Remain current with developments in innovative pedagogy and best practices in general education through ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Masters with significant expertise in a liberal arts humanities and social sciences discipline.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching through innovative student-centered pedagogies that are not primarily lecture-based.

• Experience teaching in diverse student-centered environments.

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate with significant expertise in a humanities or humanistic social sciences discipline in the context of higher education.

• Nationally recognized expertise in innovative general education design and delivery.

• Experience hiring and managing adjunct faculty.

• Experience with the meaningful infusion of GenAl in general education courses.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and conference participation.

• Dynamic academic community and small class sizes.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• A detailed cover letter that describes their qualifications and interest in teaching the APP curriculum. The letter should specifically address their approach to teaching general education courses in ways that comport with SFBUs pedagogical framework which commits to pedagogies that are Personalized Experiential Relational and StudentCentered (PERS). Applicants are further encouraged to reflect on their commitment to continuous improvement as an educator including their willingness to participate in faculty development initiatives that emphasize innovation in pedagogy course content and assessment design.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We aim to onboard the successful candidate(s) in July/August 2026. Please address any question regarding this position to the Chair of the Search Committee Dr. Xuenan Cao .

This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

In accordance with federal and state disability laws San Francisco Bay University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application or interview process please contact SFBU Human Resources at