Quarterly Lecturer - History (POOL) 2026-27AY

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 8,600 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Clara University invites applications for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) in History for the 2026-27 AY. This on-campus, temporary role teaches up to two courses per quarter and up to four courses per year, with a focus on South Asia, China, Germany, Native American/indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ history, or business/capitalism histories.

Courses may be online if health conditions require. Applicants should hold a terminal degree in History or a closely related field; ABD or Master’s

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in History or closely related field; ABD or Master's with relevant teaching experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in college-level history teaching.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• TEACHING (100%).
• Fulfill all responsibilities of assigned courses and ensure outcomes.
• Hold weekly office hours and provide timely feedback on assignments.
• Submit accurate student grades by deadlines.
• Adhere to approved syllabi or collaborate with Chair to design syllabi for Core courses.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Communication skills

Education

Terminal degree in History or related field

Job description

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer - History (POOL) 2026-27AY

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$9,552 for each 4 or 5 unit course.

Purpose:

The Department of History at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in History. Available courses may include the history of South Asia, China, Germany, Native American/indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+, or courses related to the history of business and capitalism. 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:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D./MFA) in History or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master's degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in History or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching History at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching the history of South Asia, China, Germany, Native American/indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+, or courses related to the history of business and capitalism
• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEACHING (100%).

Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four in any academic year, and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including:

• 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 on campus;
• 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;
• 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.

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:

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/.

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 [phone]. 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 [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].

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.