About the Role
The Decision Sciences Department at San Francisco State University seeks faculty to provide instruction in Business Calculus, Statistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Optimization, Simulation, Data Mining, and Machine Learning. This role involves teaching one or more specific courses within the Lam Family College of Business.
Responsibilities
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, visual and audio recordings, readings and assignments, assessments, and other learning resources.
- Prepare and deliver/lead effective lectures, case analyses, simulations, and other engaging learning activities.
- Initiate, moderate, and facilitate inclusive classroom discussions.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, exams, etc. in a timely manner.
- Maintain student grades and other required records or reporting materials.
- Stay current on developments in the discipline by reading professional literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional workshops or conferences.
- Stay current on effective teaching methods via resources and training offered by SFSU’s Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching (CEETL).
- Plan, evaluate and revise course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Hold weekly office hours (at least 1 hour for each course section taught) for the purpose of advising and assisting students.
Requirements
- Graduate (Masters) degree preferred in a field directly related to the topic of instruction. An undergraduate degree with multiple years of related experience and a record of increasing responsibility will also be considered.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for the instruction of individuals and groups, and the assessment of learning.
- Planning and organizing skills sufficient to ensure implementation of the assigned curriculum, job duties, and established expectations.
- Oral and written communication skills in the English language at a level that conveys information to and from students, colleagues, and others in an effective manner.
- Awareness of contemporary and critical concerns in the discipline.
- Interpersonal orientation that encourages productive interactions with students and colleagues.
- Applicants are required to upload a cover letter expressing interest in the classes they would like to teach and a current Curriculum Vitae (including details of current and previous teaching experience: date of teaching, institution, class size).
Skills
- Business Calculus
- Statistics
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Forecasting
- Optimization
- Simulation
- Data Mining
- Machine Learning
- Effective teaching methods
- Classroom discussion facilitation
- Student evaluation and grading
- Record keeping
- Curriculum development
- Student advising
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Part-time
- On-campus
Experience Level
- Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Education Level
- Graduate (Masters) degree preferred
- Undergraduate degree with multiple years of related experience
Salary/Compensations
- Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 – $6,677 per month
- Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 – $13,224 per month
- Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 – $14,523 per month
- Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 – $15,211 per month
Benefits
- Generous health, retirement, and other benefits
About the Company
- The SF State Lam Family College of Business is an AACSB International accredited school, currently enrolling more than 4,000 undergraduates and 200 graduate students with over 100 full-time faculty.
- The SFSU campus maintains the third-highest enrollment of international students among master’s degree institutions in the nation and is attended by international students from over 70 nations.
- Courses are offered both day and evening, either online or at the University’s main campus and at the Downtown Campus in the heart of San Francisco’s business community.
- SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection.
- SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.
- San Francisco State University educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world.
- CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
Equal Opportunity
- San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.
