Asst. Professor - Philosophy jobs in San Jose, CA

Asst. Professor - Philosophy teaches courses in the discipline area of philosophy. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Philosophy provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Philosophy typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Philosophy Lecturer Pool
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME


  • Department Summary

    The Department of Philosophy ( is one of ten departments and schools in the College of Humanities and the Arts ( and offers Philosophy BA and MA programs. We value and engage with a plurality of philosophical traditions and styles, as well as the perspectives of our diverse community of faculty and students. We are committed to creating learning environments, a departmental culture, and a larger philosophical community that welcomes all who want to explore philosophy.

    The Department of Philosophy and San Jose State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first- generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and 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 the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

    Brief Description of Duties

    • Faculty shall collaborate with department curriculum committee and General Education course coordinators to develop curriculum, including: (a) creating syllabi, assignments, classroom activities; (b) participating in faculty meetings and professional development; (c) providing data for assessment of outcomes.
    • 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

    • Applicants must have an MA or higher degree in Philosophy or a related field, or be ABD in a PhD program in Philosophy or a related field
    • 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

    • Experience teaching university-level philosophy courses to a diverse population.
    • Experience teaching courses such as critical thinking, introduction to philosophy, contemporary moral issues, professional and business ethics, ancient philosophy, modern philosophy, Asian philosophy, etc.
    • Experience developing and teaching online courses.
    • Experience with professional development as demonstrated by participation in workshops, conferences, or research in the field.

    Compensation

    Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy .

    Anticipated starting salary:

    L-A / - $4530 - $5516
    L-B / - $5549 - $6019
    L-C / - $6931 - $7482

    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 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
    • Teaching evaluations from recently taught courses, if available.

    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 . 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- 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 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 . 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.

     

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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor - Chicana and Chicano Studies
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor School/Department Name: Chicana and Chicano Studies Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as establis...
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Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
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Assistant Professor - Computer Science
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor School/Department Name: Computer Science. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the . Anticipated hiring a...
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Assistant Professor of Industrial Design
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor of Industrial Design School/Department Name: Department of Design Compensation: Commensurate with qualications, experience, and rank as established by the ...
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Assistant Professor - Social Psychology
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor, Social Psychology School/Department Name: Department of Psychology Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by ...
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Biomedical Engineering Lecturer Pool
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA
  • Department Summary The Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department at SJSU is home to dynamic BS BME and MS BME programs. Lo...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor - Chicana and Chicano Studies
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA
  • Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor School/Department Name: Chicana and Chicano Studies ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapy Lecturer Pool
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA
  • Department Summary The Occupational Therapy Program at San Jose State University (SJSU) was founded in 1943 as one of th...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full-Time Lecturer - Kinesiology: Motor Behavior
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA
  • Position Rank and Title: Full Time Lecturer (1.0) in Motor Behavior School/Department Name: Kinesiology Compensation: Co...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor in Digital Media & Spatial Arts (Digital Materiality)
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA
  • Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor in Digital Media & Spatial Arts (Digital Materiality) School/Department Nam...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Professor, Department Chair - Mechanical Engineering
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA
  • Position Rank and Title: Professor, Department Chair - Mechanical Engineering School/Department Name: Department of Mech...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Mathematics Student Teacher Supervisor
  • San Jose State University
  • San Jose, CA
  • Department Summary The department of Mathematics and Statistics at SJSU has 4 undergraduate programs and 3 graduate prog...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-time Lecturer - Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
  • San Jose State University
  • Moss Landing, CA
  • Department Summary Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) administers the Master of Science in marine science program f...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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