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San José State University is hiring an Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in the Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management. The role involves delivering scheduled classes, conducting office hours, creating and grading exams and assignments, and participating in faculty meetings and curriculum planning, using the Canvas Learning Management System to support student engagement.

Highlights

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Operations and Supply Chain Management with classes offered in various modes (asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, hybrid).
Maintain weekly office hours and develop and evaluate student assessments.
Participate in faculty meetings and contribute to curriculum decisions.
Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System for all class organization and student interaction.
Required qualifications: Master's degree or higher relevant to instructional areas and minimum three years of professional experience.
Preference for candidates with college teaching experience and industry connections in Silicon Valley.
Commit to inclusivity by addressing the diverse needs of a multicultural student body through course materials and teaching methods.
Compensation based on qualifications and experience, with monthly salary ranges for full-time equivalent positions from $5,507 to $10,347 prorated for part-time roles.
Employment requires completion of CSU training programs and background checks, with conditional offers based on eligibility to work in the United States.
The position involves on-campus work and compliance with university equal employment and anti-discrimination policies.

Operations & Supply Chain Management Lecturer Pool Full Description

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: San José

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Department Summary

The Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management prepares students to become skilled professionals and innovative leaders in operations and supply chain management. The department offers one concentration in Operations and Supply Chain Management, providing students with current knowledge, practical experience, and opportunities to develop essential analytical, technical, and leadership skills. The concentration prepares graduates to manage operations, logistics, sourcing, quality, and supply chain activities in complex global business environments.

The Lucas College and Graduate School of Business of San José State University welcomes applications for part-time faculty appointments to teach courses in its undergraduate programs, should an opening arise, on its main campus in San José, California, or online.

Brief Description of Duties

We are seeking lecturers who are interested in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level and must be excellent in teaching and engaging with students. All classes to teach 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). In addition to teaching during the designated class time must be responsible for weekly office hours, creating and evaluating student exams and assignments. Participating in faculty meetings and giving input on curriculum decisions is also desired. Positions start at the beginning of a semester and appointments may be renewed based on department need, funding, and performance.

Candidate must 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.

All Faculty should be organizing 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 the Canvas platform to ensure faculty-student connection in a common space as all students are directed to log in to Canvas for online access to their classes. You will have access to this system prior to the semester start date.

Required Qualifications

Master’s or higher degree relevant to courses to teach, at least three years of professional experience.

Knowledge and experience on the areas of teaching.

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

College teaching experience.

Relevant industry experience and established professional connections in the Silicon Valley region.

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
List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach

To receive full consideration, applications should be complete for this continuing open position.

Pursuant to California Education Code 89521, applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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).

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.

Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks (including criminal records and prior employment) are required.

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. Note that all San José 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.

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