Lecturer Portal

Our New Lecturer Welcome for Spring 2026 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.

The spring 2026 Lecturer Retreat will focus on "Equity & Belonging in the Age of AI." It will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026⋅9:30am – 1:00pm.

Details forthcoming.

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.

Details forthcoming.

These webinars are an opportunity to explore assets-based pedagogies that can help SJSU to close equity gaps.

Details forthcoming.

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!

Details forthcoming.

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: cfeti@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