Quarterly Lecturer - Department of Education

Position Title: Quarterly Lecturer - Department of Education (2025-2026 Pool) Position Type: Temporary Salary Range: $9553 for each 3 unit course Purpose: The Department of Education in the School of Education & Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University,a Jesuit, Catholic university, invited applicants for part-time lecturer positions in 2025-2026. The department has graduate programs in Teacher Education and Educational Leadership. Selected candidates will have expertise or teaching experience in one or more of the areas listed above. Basic Qualifications Graduate degree in Education or related field Selected candidates will have expertise or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Teacher Education: Multiple Subject or Single Subject Educational Leadership: School Administration Note: All quarterly lecturers teaching in a required courses in one of SCU's credentialing program (PASC, CASC, MATTC) must have: a) current knowledge of the content; b) knowledge of the current context of public schooling including the California adopted P-12 content standards, frameworks, and accountability systems; c) knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation; and d) demonstration of effective professional practices in teaching and learning, scholarship, and service. Preferred Qualifications Doctoral level and licensed candidates preferred. Responsibilities Fulfill all responsibilities associated with teaching assigned courses, including but not limited to: Teach no more than two courses per quarter, and no more than four courses over three academic quarters (fall, winter, spring). 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; Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students; Holding regular weekly office hours; Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline; Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses; Teaching from an approved syllabus or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus. Fulfilling other academic duties as may be assigned by the Chair of the Department of Education Start date varies per quarter. How to apply - Applicant documents required To be considered for the position, the following documents MUST be submitted: Letter of interest, specifying qualifications, teaching experience and teaching philosophy Current curriculum vitae Names and contact information for three outside references Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 ("Local 1021"); see Telecommute Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at Clery Notice of Availability Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences. Americans with Disabilities Act Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at or by phone at (408)554-5750. 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.

Created: 2026-03-10