Quarterly Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering (2024-2025 Pool)

Position Title :

Quarterly Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering (2024-2025 Pool)

Position Type : Temporary

Temporary

Salary Range :

Hiring range : The range for QLs is $10051.00 per CE.

Purpose :

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2024-2025 academic year to teach Mechanical Engineering courses.

Santa Clara University operates on a quarter system. Each quarter (fall, winter, and spring) is 10 weeks long, with an extra week for final examinations.

Graduate classes are typically held during the 7 : 10-9 : 00 a.m., 5 : 10-7 : 00 p.m., and 7 : 10-9 : 00 p.m. time slots.

Undergraduate classes are held at various times throughout the day (Monday-Friday).

QLs are allowed to teach up to 4-course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year with no more than 2 CEs in any particular quarter.

Additionally, QLs are allowed to teach an additional 2 CEs during the summer terms.

Generally, course equivalencies are :

UNDERGRADUATE : 4 unit lecture 1 CE

4 unit lecture 1 CE

1 unit lab 0.5 CE

1 unit lab with a teaching assistant (TA) 0.25

GRADUATE : 4 unit lecture 1 CE

4 unit lecture 1 CE

2 unit lecture 0.66 CE

Basic Qualifications :

Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in mechanical engineering. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master’s degree with equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Demonstrated excellence in teaching mechanical engineering concepts at the undergraduate level, and possibly at the graduate level.

Responsibilities :

Teach one or more undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses and participate in all related activities, including :

1. Prepare and conduct all assigned class meetings

2. Assign and evaluate / grade student work appropriately

3. Be available to students for consultation outside of class

4. Assign student grades appropriately and submit them on time to the Office of Student Records

5. Conduct course assessments as required by the department

6. Complete and submit time cards every two weeks

7. Comply with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook

Special Instructions to Applicants

AllQLfaculty must apply via Workday once each academic year to be hired as aQLfaculty.

Your application must include, letter of interest and the specific courses you are interested in teaching that matches your expertise, and contact information for three references.

Additional Information

Hiring is made on a quarterly basis. The first-class dates for the 2024-2025 academic year are :

Fall 2024 Monday, September 23, 2024

Winter 2025 Monday, January 6, 2025

Spring 2025 Monday, March 31, 2025

Summer 2025 - Monday, June 23, 2025

Hiring range : The range for QLs is $10051.00 per CE.

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.