Special Sessions Lecturer Pool - School of Social Work
San Jose State University
Lieu de travail
San Jose, CA, United States
Détails du poste
Department Summary
The School of Social Work is looking for qualified
enthusiastic, and dedicated instructors to teach courses in our
CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) Online/Hybrid program.
The MSW main curricular areas include: (1) social work history and
policy, (2) human behavior in the social environment, (3) practice,
(4) research, and (5) field education. The areas of interest in our
MSW program include: (1) children, youth, and families, (2) mental
health, and (3) health and aging. We also have a range of electives
as well as specialized training in child welfare, integrated
behavioral health, school social work, and adult protective
services.
The School of Social Work at San José State University recently
reached its 50th Anniversary and is currently the
largest social work program by enrollment in the San Francisco Bay
Area. Our Transcultural Perspective is at the heart of our mission,
and we are committed to social justice and to addressing the
changing needs of diverse communities through education, research,
and service.
Please visit our School of Social Work website ( www.sjsu.edu/socialwork ) and
the SJSU catalog ( https://catalog.sjsu.edu/ ) for
more details about our programs and curriculum.
Brief Description of Duties
Lecturers are responsible for effective curriculum
preparation and teaching of courses in alignment with our School's
vision and mission including our Transcultural Perspective,
syllabus and accessibility compliance, use of Canvas as the primary
learning management system, review and grading of assignments and
work, holding office hours, texts and readings, overall support of
student learning and professional development, and working
collaboratively with faculty and staff to promote student success.
Lecturers will also need to attend meetings necessary to teach
effectively the course and content areas they are assigned, and
support activities and preparation needed to maintain
accreditation.
Other duties:
• 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
Candidates must have at least an MSW from a
CSWE-accredited graduate social work program. In addition, required
qualifications include:
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the
individual is assigned;
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring;
• Ability to teach and evaluate effectively adult learners;
• Social work practice experience (required for teaching practice
courses);
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to be collegial and collaborative;
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• 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
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the trends in the social work
profession in the context of diversity and globalization, including
specializations with certain cultural and/or language groups;
• Ability to teach in online and in-person formats;
• Proficiency with computers, software, and technology;
• Experience with multimedia and social media relevant to
teaching
Compensation
Salary range placement is determined by qualifications
and experience. The rates shown below by range are the anticipated
salary from the applicable
Faculty Salary Schedule - 2322 to be paid per WTU in Special
Session programs (a typical course is 3 WTUs). As the salary
schedule indicates, compensation may be reduced if enrollment
targets are not met.
L-A / Range 2: $2146 per WTU
L-B / Range 3: $2352 per WTU
L-C / Range 4: $2963 per WTU
L-D / Range 5: $3746 per WTU
Application Procedure
These lecturer positions are continuing open positions,
and availability of courses to teach varies considerably each
semester. There are two main procedures to apply.
First, Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment
Application and attach the following documents:
• CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
(Department will initiate request for letters of reference once
status has been changed)
• Official Transcripts (Not needed to be attached but needs to be
requested from home university and sent directly to School of
Social Work department)
Second, in addition to SJSU procedures, please complete the
SJSU School of Social Work Instructor Interest Form , and also
email Dr. Peter Allen Lee (peter.a.lee@sjsu.edu) with any questions
or additional information.
To receive full consideration, applications should complete
both.
This is a 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
This is a position for which work may be conducted
remotely out of state. Employees are expected to have a strong
online presence and perform their duties during regular business
hours in the Pacific Standard Time zone. Employment is contingent
upon US residence and proof or eligibility to work in the United
States.
San José 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 José 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 José 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 José 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 José
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 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.
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 José 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.
Advertised: July 06, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
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