Quarterly Lecturer- Graduate Engineering (ENGR) 26-27 Pool

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 111,183 - 133,175; Part time

Job summary

Santa Clara University is seeking a Quarterly Lecturer for the Graduate Engineering (ENGR) 26-27 Pool. This temporary position involves teaching graduate-level Engineering courses and requires a demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Applicants should hold at least a Master's degree in Engineering or a closely related field. Responsibilities include preparing and conducting all classes, grading student work, and being available for consultations.

This position operates on a quarterly basis; telecommuting is allowed only within specified states.

Qualifications

• Earned graduate degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct all assigned class meetings.
• Assign and evaluate student work appropriately.
• Be available for consultation outside of class.
• Submit grades on time to the Office of the Registrar.
• Conduct course assessments as required.
• Complete and submit time card every two weeks.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Graduate degree in Engineering

Education

Ph.D. preferred or Master's with equivalent experience

Job description

Position Title

Quarterly Lecturer- Graduate Engineering (ENGR) 26-27 Pool

Position Type

Temporary

Salary Range

$10,948.00 per CE

Purpose

The School of Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach graduate level 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 Monday-Friday during the 7:10-9:00 A.M., 5:10-7:00 P.M., and 7:10-9:00 P.M. time slots. Classes are taught in person. 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: GRADUATE: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE; 2 unit lecture = 0.66 CE; 1 unit lecture = 0.33 CE.

Basic Qualifications

• Earned 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 at the graduate level.

Responsibilities

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 the Registrar.
5. Conduct course assessments as required by the department.
6. Complete and submit time card every two weeks.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All QL faculty must apply via WorkDay once each academic year to be hired as a QL faculty. Your letter of application must include the specific courses you are interested in teaching that match your expertise and contact information for three references.

Additional Information

Hiring is made on a quarterly basis. The first class dates for the 2026-2027 academic year are: Fall 2026 - Monday, September 21, 2026; Winter 2027 - Monday, January 4, 2027; Spring 2027 - Monday, March 29, 2027; Summer 2025 - To be Determined.

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

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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 [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. Please note: This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact [e-mail].

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.