Department Summary

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 - hyperlink; the Lurie College of Education (LCOE) Strategic Plan - hyperlink; and the TED vision and mission - hyperlink and program learning outcomes - hyperlink, 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. While centering students’ intersectional identities as assets, we simultaneously seek to partner with other LCOE and SJSU departments and programs, community colleges, PK-12 districts and schools, and community organizations to create anti-racist, culturally sustaining, and emancipatory education structures for students and pathways for educators. We aim to transform the local teaching force so that it better reflects the students we serve. For information on the department, go to  https://www.sjsu.edu/teachered/.


As one of the most well-established public teacher preparatory schools in California, the Department of Teacher Education at the SJSU Lurie College of Education is committed to preparing highly qualified candidates who prioritize emancipatory practices, contribute to developing social and cultural literacy, provide education that promotes democracy, support social-emotional development, and build content knowledge expertise among all students. We aim to transform the local teaching force so that it better reflects the students we serve.


The program, which also grants a Master’s degree in Teaching (MAT), operates on a year-round schedule. Candidates can begin in Summer, Fall, or Spring semesters. San José State is a Minority Serving Institution, and placements are in urban, rural, and suburban schools. More information on the department can be found at https://www.sjsu.edu/teachered/.

Brief Description of Duties

We invite applications for a pool of part-time instructors to provide clinical supervision and seminars to elementary and secondary teacher candidates engaged in student teaching. Clinical supervision involves observations of classroom teaching (in person and on-line), maintaining records of candidates' areas of growth and need, participating in bi-weekly seminars, attending monthly supervisor meetings and professional development, and serving as liaison between the university and school sites.

• Candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience 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 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.
• Initiate contact with the mentor teacher and communicate with them regularly.
• Orient mentor teachers to the teacher education program and remain a primary point of contact throughout the semester.
• Assist credential candidates in planning and aligning lessons to the California state standards and completing a comprehensive assessment.
• Schedule and observe assigned teacher candidates at least six times each semester; up to three observations can be done via video. Each observation consists of the components below, and the candidate is responsible for uploading related documentation to Canvas, the web-based learning management platform most commonly used at SJSU:
  • The supervisor reviews and provides feedback on the lesson plan.
  • Observation of the lesson (in person or via video).
    • Two of these observations will be done collaboratively with the mentor teacher.
  • Debrief the lesson using the appropriate debrief form to guide the discussion.
  • The candidate will submit a reflection; the supervisor reviews it and provides additional feedback as needed.
• In addition to the required observations, maintain records on candidates’ development as teachers. All documentation related to student teaching is uploaded to Canvas (in most cases, the candidate uploads and the supervisor reviews).
• Lead / participate in a biweekly seminar focused on topics that address candidates’ needs in their placement classrooms.
  • Supervisors in the single-subject program will lead the biweekly seminar.
  • Supervisors in the multiple subjects / bilingual authorization program will facilitate discussion groups, supported by a seminar taught by a lead instructor.
• Beyond required seminars and observations, communicate via phone or email and schedule additional observations as needed.
• Attend required monthly supervisor meetings; optional support meetings will be offered.
• Be proactive about their own professional development, including seeking opportunities to learn and grow in their understanding of current teaching and coaching practices.
• Communicate questions and areas of concern, especially student concerns, to the Assistant Director of Field Experience.
• Develop and follow through on remediation plans for candidates, as needed.
• Schedule and complete end-of-semester debriefs and goal-planning sessions with each candidate and, when possible, their mentor teacher.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent foreign degree) at the time of application
• Valid California Clear Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential
• Teaching Experience in K-12 schools (3 years minimum)
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technology is an integral part of supervision at SJSU. Here is a brief list of the kinds of technology use that is typical in a given semester: the Google suite of applications (e.g. docs, slides), Canvas, video, and integrated annotation and feedback tools. 
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Experience and knowledge of classroom structures and pedagogical strategies supporting emergent bilinguals.

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 including areas of expertise, professional experience, and courses you are qualified to teach
• List of References (3 minimum)

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

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.

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.