Adjunct Faculty : General Education-How to Design Your Life : A Journey Through Personal Epistemology

Adjunct Faculty : General Education - How to Design Your Life : A Journey Through Personal Epistemology

San Francisco Bay University

Category : Type : Part Time

Min. Experience : Some Experience

Salary :

About San Francisco Bay University :

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced General Education Adjunct Faculty to teach the How to Design Your Life : A Journey Through Personal Epistemology course. SFBU's mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers, and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good.

At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students' needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable, quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

We encourage you to learn more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at https : / / www.sfbu.edu / strategic-plan .

Position Overview :

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty to teach the course How to Design Your Life : A Journey Through Personal Epistemology within the General Education Curriculum. This course combines design thinking methodology with epistemological reflection to help students examine how they know what they know, identify the social, cultural, and personal influences shaping their understanding, and design experiments to improve their experiences in key life domains, such as health, relationships, play, growth, career, and finances. We are seeking educators with experience in both design thinking and reflective pedagogy who can guide students through applied inquiry and iterative design as a means of personal and academic development.

This is a part-time, semester-long position physically based in Fremont, CA . The course is delivered in person , so the instructor will be required to teach on-site at the SFBU campus during weekday hours .

Course Description :

This course empowers you to become the architect of your own life by critically examining the beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape your choices. You will reflect deeply on how your worldview is influenced by factors such as family, culture, education, media, and lived experience. Through guided self-inquiry and practical exercises, you'll clarify your understanding of what success, meaning, and purpose look like in your life.

You'll explore eight essential life domains : physical health, mental health, spiritual health, relationships, finances, play, growth, and career. In each domain, you will design and conduct mini experiments to discover what genuinely supports your well-being, growth, and fulfillment.

Applying design thinking principles, including empathy, ideation, prototyping, and iteration, you'll develop strategies to navigate life's challenges with creativity, resilience, and intention. The course culminates in the creation of a personalized, balanced, and evolving four-year life plan that integrates your insights across all life domains.

Throughout the course, you will strengthen critical thinking and analytical skills, enabling you to thoughtfully engage with diverse perspectives and make informed decisions as you intentionally design your future at SFBU and beyond.

Teaching Excellence :

Candidates should possess deep subject knowledge in life design, pedagogical expertise, and the ability to engage students actively while adapting to their diverse needs. As we transition away from traditional lecture-based instruction, we seek faculty who understand and appreciate student-centered design and can adopt pedagogical practices stemming from this approach. These practices include active learning strategies, collaborative projects, problem-based learning, inquiry-based learning, flipped classroom models, and the use of formative assessments to inform and adjust teaching. We are looking for faculty with the skills and motivation to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that emphasizes clear communication, collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Faculty should be proficient in facilitating interactive discussions, promoting critical thinking, and guiding students to apply concepts to real-world scenarios. This approach aims to foster deeper understanding, engagement, and long-term retention of material among students.

Curriculum Development :

Collaborate with colleagues and consultants on the assessment, refinement, and continuous improvement of the general education curriculum, incorporating the latest advancements in technology, ensuring alignment with disciplinary and community / industry needs and emerging trends, and leveraging best practices to position SFBU students for success throughout their academic and professional careers.

Inclusive Education :

Implement innovative and inclusive teaching best practices that reflect our core value of providing access and inclusion to a diverse student body.

Quality Improvement :

Active engagement in course and program-level assessment design, data collection, review, and reporting.

Professional Learning :

Attend teacher training and professional learning activities offered by SFBU's Center for Empowerment & Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI). Participate in student-centered formative and summative assessments of teaching performance. Remain current with emerging developments in general education, pedagogy, and related fields.

Key Responsibilities :

• Teach the course, How to Design Your Life : A Journey Through Personal Epistemology, in alignment with the SFBU curriculum.
• Facilitate engaging discussions that explore philosophical, epistemological, and practical approaches to life design.
• Guide students through critical reflection on prevailing definitions of success and well-being.
• Teach students how to evaluate information, perspectives, and social narratives using diverse epistemological lenses.
• Integrate AI into teaching, classroom exercises, and assignments.
• Provide practical tools to help students develop personalized strategies for academic success, wellness, time and financial management, and building positive relationships.
• Foster a learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, self-awareness, and personal agency.
• Maintain student records, provide timely feedback, and assess student learning.
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff to enhance the overall student experience.
• Be accessible to students for academic advising and mentorship.
• Uphold SFBU's mission and values, promoting inclusivity, curiosity, and student success.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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Salary- SFBU compensation for a 3-credit course on-site delivery in general education is $11,880.80 / semester (at an hourly rate of $148.51). Additional compensation for non-instructional training(s).

Application Materials :

Interested candidates must submit the following application materials :

Join us in our mission to provide innovative, inclusive, and transformative education, and help us shape the future of higher education in the heart of Silicon Valley. We look forward to welcoming a passionate Professor of Practice to our academic community.

This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In accordance with federal and state disability laws, San Francisco Bay University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application or interview process, please contact SFBU Human Resources at hrmgr@sfbu.edu .

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