Teacher Education/Single Subject Methods/Foundations
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, University Professor
Job no: 532669
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science
At this point in history as intersecting crises of racial, economic, health, and environmental justice buffet our lives and communities and exacerbate inequalities in educational and other institutions, the San José State University (SJSU) Teacher Education Department (TED) finds itself in a moment of transformational change. In alignment with the SJSU Strategic Plan, Transformation 2030; the Lurie College of Education (LCOE) Strategic Plan;
and the TED vision and mission and program learning outcomes, we seek to reimagine PK-12 teacher education by centering the assets of students who are diverse in terms of ethnicity / race, language, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurology, creed, and other intersectional characteristics of identity.
We invite applications for a pool of part-time instructors to teach foundations and / or subject-area methods courses to candidates in the Multiple and / or Single Subject Credential Programs in the Department of Teacher Education. Foundations courses include assessment, educational psychology, health and special education, multilingual learners, and sociology of education. Subject-area methods instructors teach a course focused on K-12 curriculum and instruction in their subject area of expertise, e.g., art, English language arts, mathematics, music, physical education, science, social science, or world languages.
- Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of and have experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
- All faculty will organize their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), the official LMS provided for the SJSU community. All classes at SJSU 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.
- 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).
- Master’s degree and significant expertise and experience teaching in K-12 public school settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter and the associated California Frameworks and Content Standards for K-12 education.
- Ability to mentor 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.
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Experience and knowledge of classroom structures and pedagogical strategies supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities in general education classrooms.
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 ProcedureClick Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- CV
- Cover Letter including areas of expertise, professional experience, and courses you are qualified to teach
- List of References (3 minimum)
This is a continuing open position.
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