Teaching Professor of General Education - Humanities Focus

San Francisco Bay University•Fremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) is seeking a forward-thinking and experienced Professor of General Education to deliver courses and provide leadership for its Agility Praxis Pathway (APP) Core Curriculum. SFBU is an innovative, nonprofit, WASC-accredited university in Silicon Valley, dedicated to offering inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education. The university's mission is to set a national standard for higher education in service of the common good, prioritizing students through meaningful relationships and personal engagement. SFBU is committed to affordable, high-quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. The APP Core Curriculum Model is a transdisciplinary backbone of the undergraduate academic approach, infused with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. It is designed to foster agility, honor praxis (bridging academic inquiry with pragmatic creativity), and offer flexible pathways. The curriculum unfolds in three stages: 'Think' (immersing students in curated texts and resources to broaden perspectives), 'Do' (deliberate practice of skills and mindsets), and 'Create' (synthesizing learning into tangible outputs). This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track role in Fremont, CA, for individuals with deep subject expertise in multiple APP curriculum areas, a passion for teaching, experiential learning, and a desire to shape the future of undergraduate education. The appointment begins on July 27, 2026, with an initial 12-month contract, renewable based on performance. Faculty are expected to reflect on and revise their teaching practices, engage in faculty development through the Center for Empowerment and Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI), and undergo comprehensive training in leading-edge pedagogical practices.

Requirements

Master's with significant expertise in a liberal arts and sciences discipline.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching general education through innovative, student-centered pedagogies that are not primarily lecture-based.
Experience teaching in diverse, student-centered environments.
Authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate with significant expertise in a liberal arts and sciences discipline.
Nationally recognized expertise in innovative general education design and delivery.
Previous academic leadership role (ie, coordinator, director, chair, dean) in general education.
Experience hiring and managing general education adjunct faculty.
Experience with the meaningful infusion of genAI technologies in general education courses.

Responsibilities

Deliver APP courses in alignment with SFBU’s teaching vision, emphasizing personalized, experiential, relational, and student-centered learning.
Actively participate in CEPI-led faculty development workshops, trainings, and learning communities, and apply insights to enhance teaching effectiveness and classroom impact.
Train SFBU’s proprietary artificial intelligence tutors with APP course material and make real-time adjustments based on student learning dashboard data.
Collaborate with the Provost, VP of Strategy and Innovation, Associate Provost, Chief Learning Officer, APP Curriculum Architect, and other key constituents to ensure fidelity with the APP program design.
Assist with the hiring, training, and oversight of adjunct faculty working within the APP curriculum.
Foster a supportive, engaging, experiential, and inclusive classroom environment.
Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, and accreditation efforts.
Serve on academic and institutional committees.
Remain current with developments in innovative pedagogy and best practices in general education through ongoing professional development.