Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer of Classics (2024-2025 pool)

Position Title :

Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer of Classics (2024-2025 pool)

Position Type : Temporary

Temporary

Salary Range :

$ 8,842.00 per course

Purpose :

The Department of Classics at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in Classics.

Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. Available courses may include a Mythology course that focuses on the religious dimensions of myth, a course about monuments of ancient Mediterranean cultures, and a two-quarter sequence that satisfies the university’s Cultures and Ideas I and II core requirement, which students usually satisfy in their first years.

Syllabi will be provided.

Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations.

This is an applicant pool; as such, positions are hired as needed. The successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters.

All classes will be presented in person, however, if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

Terminal degree (Ph.D. / MFA) in Classics or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Classics or a closely-related field will be considered.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching ancient culture courses at the college level. Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

1) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.

2) Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Teaching (100%) : Teaching duties include but are not limited to :

• A. Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively;
• B. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;
• C. Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
• D. Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
• e. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;

f. Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.

SERVICE (0%) :

This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization.

Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states : California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois.

Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Work Authorization :

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.