Subject Area Supervisor, World Languages

Job Information Job no: 536171 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: San José Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time Department Summary World Languages & Literatures Department faculty are highly qualified, international, accomplished and dedicated teachers and scholars who prepare students to become tomorrow’s productive citizens in an increasingly multicultural, multilingual global community. We actively support study abroad, clubs and other organizations related to world languages and international studies at San José State University. The Department promotes proficiency in languages, knowledge of cultures and literatures and a genuine appreciation of differences and similarities shared among peoples and nations. We offer minor, B.A., M.A. and single subject teaching credential programs in a variety of world languages. Responsibilities Assessing subject matter competency, providing feedback on how to attain subject matter competency, and re-checking subject matter competency of all subject-area applicants to the program and in the credential program. Interviewing and conducting initial credential program advising with all subject-area applicants to the program. Working with the Field Placement Coordinator in the College of Education to vet potential mentor teachers, make placements for teacher candidates, and monitor their progress. Collaborating with the Teacher Education Department Office and the College of Education Field Office to plan supervision loads. Communicating with the TED Office regarding projected and actual enrollments in methods and seminar/colloquium. Collaborating with the College of Education Field Office to address any issues that arise for teacher candidates, supervisors, and/or mentor teachers in the field. Consulting with the College of Education Field Office on improvement plans for teacher candidates about whom concerns have been raised. Consulting with the College of Education Field Office on remediation plans for students who receive NC for student teaching. Attending monthly meetings of the Single Subject Credential Program, including preparation and presentation of related tasks. Assisting both pre-service and in-service teachers to find jobs. Working with the College of Education Program Advisor and TED Chair to develop and implement new policies, procedures, curriculum, and assessments particularly as they relate to methods coursework, supervision of teacher candidates, and CalTPA. Recruiting, hiring, and retaining instructors for supervision, seminar/colloquium, and methods. May manage other supervisors, including workload assignments, monitoring work, and writing evaluations. Required Qualifications MA or BA and a minimum of 5 years of relevant college or university-level teaching experience relevant to program needs; California Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in a relevant world language (Mandarin Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish); Experience teaching at the secondary level. 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 coaching and mentoring student teachers, interns or beginning teachers Experience working in settings characterized by cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity Experience with the Performance Assessment for California Teachers (PACT) or other teacher performance assessments. Compensation Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2. 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 academic year faculty – part‑time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full‑time academic year 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 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 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 and complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID‑19 transmission or illness and allow 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 U.S. residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 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