Overview
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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Engineering
Department and Program Context
The Electrical Engineering Department at San José State University (SJSU) provides high-quality Electrical Engineering education at undergraduate and graduate levels. The department offers classroom instruction by qualified EE faculty, hands-on experience in industry-sponsored laboratories, and opportunities for internships. The department serves over 400 undergraduate and 300 graduate students. The department supports students in gaining professional experience through roles such as Instructional Student Assistants, Teaching Associates, and EE interns in Silicon Valley firms. Our graduates pursue diverse career opportunities in areas including device physics, micro and nano electronics, analog electronics, integrated circuits, communications, signal processing, networking and security, mobile networks, power electronics, energy systems, microprocessors and computer systems, embedded systems, control, robotics, autonomous systems, machine learning and deep learning, and quantum information and quantum computing. The Electrical Engineering Department website is available at
Brief Description of Duties
Lecturers are expected to teach their courses effectively; maintain appropriate office hours in accordance with University policy; and cooperate with the department in peer-review and course assessment processes. Lecturers are encouraged to seek guidance from the Department Chair regarding university policies and department practices related to grading, testing, textbooks, office hours, curriculum goals, disability accommodations, academic integrity, etc.
All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid). All faculty shall organize their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), the official LMS provided for the SJSU community. All classes at SJSU, whether online or not, must be anchored in Canvas to ensure faculty-student connection in a common space. You will have access to this system prior to the semester start date.
Candidates must demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population, 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.
Required Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with at least 5 years of significant and relevant professional experience is required to teach undergraduate-level courses. A PhD or ScD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline is required to teach graduate-level courses.
- Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
- 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.
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 - $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
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
This is a continuing open position. 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 and list of courses you are qualified to teach (visit EE department website at for course syllabi)
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 The University may require safety measures to decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission while allowing core campus activities 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 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. 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
San José State University is located in Silicon Valley, the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system. SJSU is committed to social justice, diversity, and inclusive excellence. It is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. All employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure and Campus Security
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is available at The ASR contains security and safety policies, emergency information, crime prevention, and reporting statistics. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director at or The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) at with contact options for a paper copy.
Advertised: June 20, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled