Quarterly Lecturer - Communication (2026-2027 Pool)

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 106,600; Part time

Job summary

Santa Clara University invites applications for a Quarterly Lecturer position in Communication for the 2026-2027 pool. This temporary position involves teaching courses such as Communication in Everyday Life and Public Speaking. Candidates should possess a Terminal Degree or significant teaching experience in Communication. The successful candidate will teach up to two courses each quarter, primarily in-person with an option for online teaching if necessary. Competitive salary of $9,552 per course offered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./MFA in Communication preferred or advanced degree with teaching experience.
• Exceptional professional experience may substitute for an advanced degree.
• Strong communication and inclusive teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses according to the assigned curriculum.
• Hold regular office hours and grade student assignments.
• Conduct classes primarily in-person with flexibility for online components.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices

Education

Terminal Degree (Ph.D./MFA) in Communication or closely-related field

Master’s Degree with academic experience in Communication

Job description

Position Title

Quarterly Lecturer - Communication (2026-2027 Pool)

Position Type

Temporary

Salary Range

$9552 for each 4 or 5 unit course.

Purpose

The Department of Communication at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic institution, invites applications for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in Communication Studies. Courses may include Comm 1, (Communication in Everyday Life), Comm 2, (Public Speaking), Comm 3 (Digital Storytelling), Comm 4, (Introduction to Communication Research), Comm 12 (Technology and Communication) and Research Methods (qualitative and quantitative), introductory, intermediate and advanced classes in Journalism, or an introductory course in digital filmmaking, an advanced course in screenwriting, an advanced course in cinematography or editing, or an advanced course in film or television studies.

Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. 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

(1) Terminal Degree (Ph.D./MFA) in Communication or a closely-related field is preferred. Applications who are ABD or possess a Master’s Degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Communication or closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered. (2) Applications without an advanced degree but can demonstrate exceptional professional experience in communication studies and successfully teaching at the collegiate level will be considered. (3) Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

(1) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for

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

Responsibilities

Teaching (100%)

Teaching duties include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including:

• a. Teaching a course load of no more than two courses per quarter and no more than four per academic year;
• b. 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;
• c. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;
• d. Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
• e. Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
• f. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
• g. 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

Applications for fall quarter positions will be reviewed in June 2026; applications for winter quarter positions will be reviewed in October 2026; and applications for spring quarter positions will be reviewed in February 2027.

• CV
• Sample syllabus or similar course material
• Teaching Evaluations
• Short letter of introduction explaining your qualifications of teaching the course(s)
• Applicants will upload all of their information into Workday, with the exception of confidential letters of reference.
• A list of three references who will be contacted by the Chair of the Department

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").

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.

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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.