Lecturer

Job no: 534011 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: San José Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time Department Summary The Department of Film and Theatre has three (3) Majors: 1) Radio‑Television‑Film, 2) Theatre Arts, and 3) Dance, which prepare students for careers as actors, dancers, performers, educators, directors, scriptwriters, producers, designers, technicians, managers, and scholarly/critical writers. We offer training and experience in radio, television, film, theatre production, and dance, as well as courses in the history, scholarship, and aesthetics of these media. The department creates short and feature films through Spartan Film Studios, a full season of stage productions, and other faculty, staff, and student production projects. Students can participate in the department’s full‑time radio station, KSJS 90.5, which provides entertainment, sports, and community service to the Bay Area. Brief Description of Duties Teach undergraduate courses in Dance, including courses in the Dance major and those offered under General Education; hold regular office hours; work cooperatively with staff, department chair, and other faculty members; participate in course assessment activities. 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 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. M.A., M.F.A., or Ph.D. in Dance, or related field, with significant professional experience, strong teaching skills, and competence or training in Dance. 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 – $5,507 – $5,959 L‑B / Range 3 – $6,221 – $7,481 L‑C / Range 4 – $6,825 – $9,431 L‑D / Range 5 – $8,593 – $10,347 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 × 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information. 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 to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. 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. 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. Job Details Advertised: November 21, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Open until filled #J-18808-Ljbffr