Quarterly Lecturer for General Engineering (Pool)

Position Title :

Quarterly Lecturer for General Engineering (Pool)

Position Type : Temporary

Temporary

Salary Range :

$10,051 per Course Equivalent (CE)

Purpose :

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

3-5 unit lecture 1 CE

1 unit lab 0.5 CE

1 unit lab with a teaching assistant (TA) 0.25

Basic Qualifications

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

Demonstrated excellence in teaching engineering or related coursework at the undergraduate level and / or graduate level.

Responsibilities

Teach one or more undergraduate or graduate courses in general engineering, 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 submitting them on time to the Office of Student Records;

5. Conduct course assessments as required by the department; and

6. Comply with university and school policies, including those delineated in the Faculty Handbook

Special Instructions to Applicants

All QL faculty must apply via Workday once each academic year to be hired as a QL faculty. 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.

Fall 24 : September 1, 2024 December 31, 2024

Target date for contract issue : By August 19, 2024

First day of instruction : September 23, 2024

Last day of instruction : December 6, 2024

Grades are due : December 18, 2024

Winter 25 : December 16, 2024 March 31, 2025

Target date for contract issue : By December 2, 2024

First day of instruction : January 6, 2025

Last day of instruction : March 14, 2025

Grades are due : March 26, 2025

Spring 25 : March 1, 2025 June 30, 2025

Target date for contract issue : By February 24, 2025

First day of instruction : March 31, 2025

Last day of instruction : June 6, 2025

Grades are due : June 17, 2025

Hiring Range :

$10,051 per Course Equivalent (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.