LEAD Scholars Program - Quarterly Lecturer

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 4,200 - 5,700; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University invites applications to teach multiple LEAD Scholars Program seminars as a temporary lecturer for the 26-27 academic year. The program offers five lower-division, 2-unit seminars designed to support transfer students and first-generation college students through navigation, networking, career exploration, and mission-driven vocations.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in nonprofit administration, counseling, higher education or related fields and at least 5

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required in non-profit administration, counseling, higher education or a related field.
• Additionally applicants should have at least 5 years of experience working in the non-profit or social benefits field.

Responsibilities

• Teaching one lecture section of LEAD 101; LEAD 16; LEAD 18; LEAD 20; or LEAD 22 during the designated quarter of the 26-27 academic year.
• Conducting all assigned class meetings and individual conferences with students.
• Assigning and evaluating student work including exams and written assignments.
• Holding weekly office hours on campus.
• Submitting student grades to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline.
• Administering numerical and narrative course evaluations to each class as assigned by the chair; and
• Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, or the Program Director.

Education

Master’s degree in non-profit administration, counseling, higher education or a related field

Job description

Position Title

LEAD Scholars Program - Quarterly Lecturer

Position Type

Temporary

Salary Range

$4,920 for 2-unit quarter course

Purpose

The LEAD Scholars Program at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit Catholic University, is accepting applications to teach three lower-division 2-unit seminar courses entitled:

• Advanced LEAD Seminar Fall 2026 This course provides transfer students with the navigational skills to transition and be successful within their new institution.
• Success in Work and Life Winter 2027 This course provides an overview of networking and negotiating.
• Exploring Medical and Health Vocations Winter 2027 This course provides an overview of various medical and public health careers.
• Exploring Graduate School Spring 2027 This course provides an overview of graduate school research, application, and processes for first-generation college students.
• Exploring Mission Driven Vocations Spring 2027 This course provides an overview of careers in non-profit and other social benefits organizations, and helps students develop the skills to obtain opportunities in these fields.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree required in non-profit administration, counseling, higher education or a related field. Additionally applicants should have at least 5 years of experience working in the non-profit or social benefits field.

Responsibilities

Faculty responsibilities are specified by the Santa Clara University Faculty Handbook (sec. 3.6). Duties are included but not limited to:

• Teaching one lecture section of LEAD 101; LEAD 16; LEAD 18; LEAD 20; or LEAD 22 during the designated quarter of the 26-27 academic year.
• Conducting all assigned class meetings and individual conferences with students;
• Assigning and evaluating student work including exams and written assignments;
• Holding weekly office hours on campus;
• Submitting student grades to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
• Administering numerical and narrative course evaluations to each class as assigned by the chair; and
• Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, or the Program Director.

Your application should include

• Letter of Interest: Qualifications and Relevant Experience
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• First Professional Reference Contact Information
• Second Professional Reference Contact Information

Questions can be directed to: Verónica Villa [e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).

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

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 https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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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.