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Communication Studies Lecturer Pool Job at San José State University in San Jose

San José State University, San Jose, CA, United States


Job Overview
Job No: 536587
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San José

Brief Description of Duties
Teach lower division GE courses in Communication Studies such as COMM 10: Interpersonal Communication; COMM 20: Public Speaking; COMM 20N: Public Speaking for Nonnative Speakers; COMM 21: Performing Culture and Society; COMM 40: Argumentation and Advocacy; COMM 41: Critical Decision Making; COMM 45: Media and Culture; and COMM 74: Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication. With relevant education and experience, candidates may teach upper division GE courses such as COMM 100W: Writing Workshop, COMM 157SL: Community Action/Community Service, COMM 174: Intercultural Communication, COMM 179: Global Media and Resistance. With a terminal degree or relevant professional expertise, candidates may teach upper division major courses.

Responsibilities

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.

Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).

Ensure all classes are 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

MA. Degree in Communication Studies or related field.

Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.

Ability to teach and evaluate adult learners. Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work.

Demonstrated 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

Terminal degree or professional experience relevant to upper division Communication Studies major courses.

Compensation
Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. Anticipated starting salary ranges (monthly, full‑time, AY faculty):

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

Part‑time rates are prorated. See faculty salary schedule for additional information.

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 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 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.

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