Chemical and Materials Engineering Lecturer Pool
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Department Summary
The Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department at SJSU offers two ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) and Bachelor of
Science in Materials Engineering (BSMatE) degrees and two Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSChE) and Master
of Science in Materials Engineering (MSMatE) degrees.
Hands-on, project-based curricula and state-of-the-art pedagogy
provide the best possible academic preparation for the wide range of
professional opportunities such as research, design, development,
testing, and integration of systems available to Chemical and
Materials Engineers with an emphasis on technologies that are centered
in the Bay Area. The Department has approximately 400 undergraduate
and 70 graduate students.
Students majoring in
Chemical and Materials Engineering make a difference for society in a
broad array of fields including green energy: biofuels, solar cells,
and renewable batteries; biotechnology: genetics research, low cost
vaccines, and personalized medicine; smart transportation and space
exploration; next generation health care: medical devices, surgical
tools, and diagnostics; additive manufacturing; flexible electronics,
microelectronics, memory, and the internet of things; water
purification and environmental engineering. Our students are well
prepared for a career in industry or for advanced studies in academia
as they gain a solid foundation in chemical or materials engineering
principles and design through participation in transformative
interdisciplinary faculty research, and interactions with cutting-edge
technologies in California high-tech industries and with global
partners.
The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department website is at:
Brief Description of Duties
Lecturers are expected to
teach their courses using student-centered pedagogies; collaborate
with the Chemical and Materials Engineering Assessment Coordinator to
assess course and program learning outcomes, maintain office hours in
accordance with University Policy, and cooperate with the Department
to allow for regular peer-reviews of their teaching. Lecturers are
strongly encouraged to seek guidance from Department Chair for
clarification of University policies and department practices with
respect to grading, testing, textbooks, office hours, curriculum
goals, disability accommodations, academic integrity, etc.
- 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).
- A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering or closely related field is required to teach lower division undergraduate courses.
- A Master’s degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering or closely related field is required to teach upper division undergraduate as well as graduate courses.
- Knowledge of the subject matter in the area assigned for teaching demonstrated through relevant professional experience and/or a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering or closely related field.
- Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work and commitment to teaching.
- Ability to communicate effectively via oral and written means.
- Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population through cross-cultural study, training, teaching or other comparable experience.
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on delivering high quality of education.
- 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.
Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2 . Anticipated hiring ranges:
L-A / Range 2 - $4530 - $5405 L-B / Range 3 - $5405 - $6786 L-C / Range 4 - $6190 - $8554 L-D / Range 5 - $7794 - $9385
Ranges 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
- List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
- Cover letter with Statement of Teaching Philosophy and list of courses you are qualified to teach (visit CME department website at for course catalog).
- This is
a continuing open position.
Faculty
employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required
based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing
Discrimination and Harassment, 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 be 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.
The work for this
faculty position is located in the State of California and requires
commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon US residence
and 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.
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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. The 2020 #1 Most Transformative University in the nation according to Money Magazine, San José State is an essential partner in the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and 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 StatementSan 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.
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 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
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
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