The California State University
Humanities Lecturer Pool - American Studies
The California State University, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
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Humanities Lecturer Pool - American Studies
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The California State University . The posting reflects the
San José State University (SJSU)
humanities program and the CSU system. The Humanities Department at SJSU is a prominent center for creative, critical, interdisciplinary study and research. We offer three undergraduate degree programs: the Liberal Studies Teacher Preparation B.A.; the Creative Arts B.A.; and the Humanities B.A., in which students pursue a concentration in American Studies, Liberal Arts, or Comparative Religious Studies. The Department is also home to the Humanities Honors Program, which has both lower and upper-division Humanities Honors GE course sequences. San José State University is a teaching-centered institution and a national leader in graduating historically underserved students. SJSU has achieved both HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and AANAPISI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution) status. Moreover, 40% of our student population are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell-qualified. We are ranked as a leading transformational university. A General Note about Our Curriculum:
In all of our programs, we seek to understand what it means to be human, while contextualizing questions in time, place, culture, and educational institutions. We explore conflict, injustice, inequality, beauty, meaning, and creative expression, and push the boundaries of humanistic studies into environmental and digital humanities. Liberal Studies Teacher Preparation majors base their training to become K-8 teachers on critical humanistic study. Brief Description Of Duties Responsibilities include teaching a range of courses in the American Studies concentration of the Humanities BA, particularly the lower-division core courses AMS 10 Stories Make America, AMS 11 Visions of Democracy, and AMS 12 Introduction to US Popular Cultures. There may also be opportunities to teach upper-division courses for Humanities: AMS169 American Dream and AMS 129 The U.S. in a Global Context. See the SJSU Course Catalogue for details. Faculty hold regular office hours, collaborate with department colleagues, and participate in required course grading and assessment. Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. Organize all classes within the Canvas LMS and ensure courses meet as scheduled. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
ABD (All but dissertation) or Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Women’s/Gender Studies, Literature, History, Environmental Humanities, or a related discipline with a focus on environmental humanities and/or human-animal studies. Demonstrated strong college-level teaching skills and experience or potential to develop strong pedagogical skills. Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population, evidenced by cross-cultural study or comparable experience. Preferred Qualifications
Interest in and record of scholarly activity desirable. Compensation
Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, see University Policy S21-2. Anticipated Starting Salary
L-A / Range 2 - $5,507 - $5,959 L-B / Range 3 - $6,221 - $7,481 L-C / Range 4 - $6,825 - $9,431 L-D / Range 5 - $8,593 - $10,347 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 Teaching Philosophy (optional) Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, and list of courses you are qualified to teach 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 be 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 clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. The President may require safety measures to protect campus operations, including measures related to COVID-19. 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 or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the CSU-CFA collective bargaining agreement. 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. All employees are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Jeanne Clery Disclosure
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is available at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains policy statements, emergency preparedness information, crime prevention, and safety information. The Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. A paper copy of the ASR/AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.
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Join to apply for the
Humanities Lecturer Pool - American Studies
role at
The California State University . The posting reflects the
San José State University (SJSU)
humanities program and the CSU system. The Humanities Department at SJSU is a prominent center for creative, critical, interdisciplinary study and research. We offer three undergraduate degree programs: the Liberal Studies Teacher Preparation B.A.; the Creative Arts B.A.; and the Humanities B.A., in which students pursue a concentration in American Studies, Liberal Arts, or Comparative Religious Studies. The Department is also home to the Humanities Honors Program, which has both lower and upper-division Humanities Honors GE course sequences. San José State University is a teaching-centered institution and a national leader in graduating historically underserved students. SJSU has achieved both HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and AANAPISI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution) status. Moreover, 40% of our student population are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell-qualified. We are ranked as a leading transformational university. A General Note about Our Curriculum:
In all of our programs, we seek to understand what it means to be human, while contextualizing questions in time, place, culture, and educational institutions. We explore conflict, injustice, inequality, beauty, meaning, and creative expression, and push the boundaries of humanistic studies into environmental and digital humanities. Liberal Studies Teacher Preparation majors base their training to become K-8 teachers on critical humanistic study. Brief Description Of Duties Responsibilities include teaching a range of courses in the American Studies concentration of the Humanities BA, particularly the lower-division core courses AMS 10 Stories Make America, AMS 11 Visions of Democracy, and AMS 12 Introduction to US Popular Cultures. There may also be opportunities to teach upper-division courses for Humanities: AMS169 American Dream and AMS 129 The U.S. in a Global Context. See the SJSU Course Catalogue for details. Faculty hold regular office hours, collaborate with department colleagues, and participate in required course grading and assessment. Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. Organize all classes within the Canvas LMS and ensure courses meet as scheduled. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
ABD (All but dissertation) or Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Women’s/Gender Studies, Literature, History, Environmental Humanities, or a related discipline with a focus on environmental humanities and/or human-animal studies. Demonstrated strong college-level teaching skills and experience or potential to develop strong pedagogical skills. Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population, evidenced by cross-cultural study or comparable experience. Preferred Qualifications
Interest in and record of scholarly activity desirable. Compensation
Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, see University Policy S21-2. Anticipated Starting Salary
L-A / Range 2 - $5,507 - $5,959 L-B / Range 3 - $6,221 - $7,481 L-C / Range 4 - $6,825 - $9,431 L-D / Range 5 - $8,593 - $10,347 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 Teaching Philosophy (optional) Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, and list of courses you are qualified to teach 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 be 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 clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. The President may require safety measures to protect campus operations, including measures related to COVID-19. 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 or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the CSU-CFA collective bargaining agreement. 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. All employees are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Jeanne Clery Disclosure
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is available at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains policy statements, emergency preparedness information, crime prevention, and safety information. The Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. A paper copy of the ASR/AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.
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