Science Pedagogy for Learning Assistants Lecturer Pool

Job description

Department Summary The Science Education Program at San José State University invites applications for a part-time lecturer position to teach SCED 174: Science Pedagogy for Learning Assistants . This undergraduate course prepares Learning Assistants (LAs) to examine how people learn and to support student learning through their teaching roles in the San José community. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of educational theory, pedagogy, content knowledge, and instructional practice, with attention to both practical applications and theoretical models of learning. The Science Education Program is committed to preparing well-qualified learning assistants and teacher candidates who can serve the diverse needs of our community. Our interdisciplinary faculty are dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for their justice-centered, socially responsive approaches to science teaching. Faculty contribute to transforming undergraduate science courses, enhancing student learning experiences, and conducting innovative research that bridges the College of Science and the Lurie College of Education. The program also offers a Master of Science in Science Education , which can be pursued indepen...