San Jose State University is hiring: Communication Studies Lecturer Pool in San

Department Summary

The Department of Communication Studies teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in communication rooted in theoretical frameworks, research methods, and practical application. COMM Studies offers a B.A. degree with more than 800 majors, an M.A. degree with more than 30 students, and multiple minors. COMM Studies offers a substantial number of GE courses including COMM 20, Public Speaking and COMM 100W, Writing Workshop.

https://www.sjsu.edu/comm/

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 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. This assignment enriches the undergraduate curriculum in both General Education and the Communication Studies major, and provides instruction in specialized areas not otherwise available to the University.

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity-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.


• 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

• 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.


• 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.

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. 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


• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (optional)


• Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach


• List of References


• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

Continuing Open Position

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 clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. 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 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 Jose State University: Silicon Valley's Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley-one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world-San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose State enrolls more than 36,000 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 university's commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose 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 https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. 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 Jose 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 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

In Summary: The Department of Communication Studies teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in communication rooted in theoretical frameworks, research methods, and practical application . This assignment enriches the undergraduate curriculum in both General Education and the Communication Studies major, and provides instruction in specialized areas not otherwise available to the University . With relevant education and experience, candidates may teach upper division GE courses .

En Español:

Resumen del departamento El Departamento de Estudios de Comunicación ofrece cursos de grado y posgrado en comunicación arraigados en marcos teóricos, métodos de investigación y aplicación práctica. COMM Studies ofrece una licenciatura con más de 800 especialidades, un título de maestría con mas de 30 estudiantes y múltiples menores. Esta tarea enriquece el currículo de pregrado tanto en educación general como en la especialidad de estudios de comunicación, y proporciona instrucción en áreas especializadas que no están disponibles para la universidad. Demostrar conciencia y abordar las necesidades de una población estudiantil de gran diversidad - incluyendo edad, habilidades, antecedentes culturales, etnia, religión, trasfondo económico, idioma primario, orientación sexual, identidad de género y preparación académica a través de materiales de cursos inclusivos, estrategias de enseñanza y asesoramiento. La facultad organizará todas sus clases dentro del Sistema de Gestión de Aprendizaje Canvas (LMS). Prueba de un logro satisfactorio en el trabajo académico anterior. Los solicitantes deben demostrar una conciencia y sensibilidad a los objetivos educativos de una población multicultural como se podría haber obtenido en estudios interculturales, capacitación, enseñanza y otras experiencias comparables. Qualificaciones Preferentes Grado terminal o experiencia profesional relevante para cursos principales de Estudios de Comunicación de la división superior. Compensación La compensación y la colocación del rango salarial se determinan por calificación y experiencia. Para obtener más información sobre la ubicación de rango, consulte la Política universitaria S21-2. Consulte el Ordenario de Salarios de la Facultad para obtener más información. Procedimiento de solicitud Haga clic en Aplicar ahora para completar la Solicitud de Empleo en línea de SJSU y adjuntar los siguientes documentos: CV Carta de portada Declaración de Filosofía docente (opcional) Declaración del conocimiento, incluida experiencia profesional, cursos que usted está calificado para enseñar Lista de referencias Lista de al menos tres (3) o hasta cinco (5) referencias Continuar Condiciones de empleo en posición abierta Los empleados de la facultad deben completar la capacitación de los empleados CSU según su función asignada y requerida (por ejemplo, prevención de discriminación y acoso, equidad de género e IX, salud y seguridad). El Presidente puede recomendar o exigir el cumplimiento de medidas de seguridad que reduzcan la probabilidad de transmisión o enfermedad del COVID-19 y permitan continuar con la misión principal y las actividades del campus. Oferta condicional El trabajo para este puesto de facultad se encuentra en el estado de California y requiere desplazamiento al campus. El empleo está condicionado a una prueba de elegibilidad para trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Las ofertas de empleo son condicionales, y pueden ser canceladas si la verificación de antecedentes revela información descalificadora, y/o se descubre que el candidato retiene sabiamente o falsifica información. Reconocido como un líder nacional en educación superior transformadora, la Universidad Estatal de San José es una contribución esencial al desarrollo económico, cultural y social del Silicon Valley, el Área de la Bahía y California. SJSU ocupa un puesto alto a nivel nacional en financiación de investigación y es el segundo más alto en productividad de investigación en el sistema CSU. La investigación de vanguardia, combinada con becas de clase mundial, oportunidades de aprendizaje centradas en los estudiantes y programas experienciales e interdisciplinarios, permite que SJSS proporcione oportunidades transformadoras que promuevan el bien público localmente y globalmente. Como tal, San Jose State se compromete a aumentar la diversidad de su facultad para que nuestras disciplinas, estudiantes y comunidad puedan beneficiarse de diferentes y divergentes perspectivas culturales e identidades. Declaración de Igualdad en el Empleo La Universidad Estatal de San José prohíbe discriminación sobre la base de edad, antepasados, casta, color, discapacidad, etnia, género, expresión sexual, identidad genética, estado civil, condición médica, estatus militar, nacionalidad, raza, religión, credo religioso, sexo, orientación sexual, estereotipo sexual y estatus veterano. Esta política se aplica a todos los estudiantes, profesores y personal de la Universidad del Estado de San Jose, así como programas y actividades universitarias. El ASR contiene las actuales declaraciones de políticas relacionadas con la seguridad y la seguridad, información sobre preparación para emergencias y evacuación, prevención del crimen e información sobre la prevención de ataques sexuales, así como información sobre programas de prevención contra drogas y alcohol.