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Our New Lecturer Welcome for Fall 2025 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. This online orientation includes sessions with University Personnel and representatives from the California Faculty Association, and will be recorded with those who register at this link.

We are working on assembling a collection of of online, asynchronous support materials in Canvas, our learning management system.  Soon you will find information on inclusive pedagogy, assessment strategies, effective communication, grading and feedback strategies, and more.

Are you an SJSU lecturer committed to equitable teaching outcomes for your students? 

Are you looking for meaningful connections with like-minded colleagues?

What would grading look like if equity were at the center of our assessment strategies?

This semester’s retreat invites lecturers to step back from daily routines and reimagine how we assess student learning. Together, we will explore approaches to grading and feedback that more accurately reflect student growth, reduce barriers, and create pathways for success across diverse learning styles and backgrounds.

In addition to deepening our understanding of equitable assessment practices, this retreat is also about building community. Through collaborative discussions, shared experiences, and peer exchange, participants will have the chance to strengthen connections with colleagues across disciplines. By the end of the retreat, lecturers will leave with both concrete strategies to implement in their classrooms and an expanded network of peers committed to fostering just and inclusive learning environments.

Participants will receive a $250 stipend for participating. Breakfast and lunch with be provided. Register at this link.

These gatherings are a space to informally connect and chat about lecturer experiences. Each take takes place from 12:00 - 1:15 in CL 316. Please RSVP in advance via this form.

Fall 2025 dates and topics:

Monday, September 22: Navigating SJSU

Tuesday, October 21: Annual Review and Range Elevation

Monday, November 17: Wellness and Time management strategies

These webinars are an opportunity to explore assets-based pedagogies that can help SJSU to close equity gaps. Please RSVP in advance at this link. Sessions are recorded and shared with registrants.

Fall 2025 dates and topics:

Tuesday, September 16: Let’s Talk Teaching: Student engagement

Monday, October 20: Let’s Talk Teaching: AI

Tuesday, November 18: Let’s Talk Teaching: Culminating Experiences for Students

Celebrate the end of the semester in community with lecturer colleagues from across campus! This gathering is an opportunity to enjoy afternoon tea and cookies and take a breath before we head into finals and grading! RSVP in advance via this Google Form 

Fall 2025 Date and Location: 

Tuesday, Decemeber 2, 2025 in CL 316 

To help you prepare your Annual Evaluation (aka Annual Summary of Achievements, ASA-L), we have created a one-page handout with best practices to guide your report. It also includes key dates and reminders for the current cycle.

ASA-L Best Practices AY24-25

The Office for Faculty Success and University Personnel - Faculty Services offer the following resources when you are ready to prepare:

• View Writing the Range Elevation Narrative: These slides from the annual Range Elevation workshop facilitated by CFD provide strategies for writing a compelling and concise narrative about your professional development.

• Register for the Fall 2025 Range Elevation workshop on Thursday, August 28 from 10:30 - 11:45 am.All registrants will receive a copy of the recording and session materials.

• Visit Faculty Services’ eFaculty Training and Help web page. Here, you will find guides and other helpful materials. Two items will be most helpful:

    • Range Elevation in eFaculty training video
    • What Goes Where? Guide [pdf]

• Faculty Services Training. Applicants should read the Range Elevation Applicant Instructions [pdf], view the calendar, and explore other information on this web page. Staff will be on hand to answer questions Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:00 pm and Fridays from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm weekly. You can use this Zoom link to attend.

We look forward to supporting you in this process. If you have questions, below are your best contacts:

1. Professional support and questions about the building an effective case: faculty-success@sjsu.edu
2. Questions regarding Range Elevation eligibility or procedures: efaculty@sjsu.edu
3. Support for using eFaculty or troubleshooting: efaculty@sjsu.edu or drop in to a Faculty Services Open Lab