Quarterly Lecturer in Arabic (POOL) AY 2025 - 2026

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Clara University seeks a Quarterly Lecturer in Arabic for the 2025-2026 academic year. This part-time role involves teaching up to four courses across three quarters. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Arabic Studies or equivalent experience and demonstrate excellence in teaching. The position is non-tenure track and requires a commitment to in-person instruction, with possible online adjustments due to health conditions.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English required.
• 5-7 years of college or professional teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach no more than two courses per quarter.
• Conduct and appear at all assigned class meetings.
• Hold regular weekly office hours on campus.

Skills

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Arabic Studies

MA in Arabic Studies

Job description

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Quarterly Lecturer in Arabic (POOL) AY 2025 - 2026

Apply locations Santa Clara, CA time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R5988

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer in Arabic (POOL) AY 2025 - 2026

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$9,552 per 4 or 5 unit course

Purpose:

The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in Arabic during the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need.

The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four total courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations .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. NOTE: This is an applicant POOL; as such, positions are hired only as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Arabic Studies, with native- or near-native level fluency in Arabic and English. Candidates with ABD or MA and commensurate teaching experience in Arabic Studies or closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Arabic at the college/university level. Preference will be given to outstanding candidates who, in addition to TA experience, have a record of excellence in teaching Arabic courses at least two or more years at the University level.

• Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and expertise with communicatively-oriented, proficiency-based language instruction, ACTFL World Readiness Standards, and instructional technologies.

• Ability to teach courses that connect with other disciplines (STEM, Business, Public Health, Women’s and Gender Studies, Art and Art History, Film Studies) and SCU Centers of Distinction (Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics) are also highly desirable.

• 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%)
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 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;

• Teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or work with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee;

• Work in conjunction with Language coordinator on course development, pedagogy and assessment.
  

SERVICE (0%)
This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT:

Course start dates vary by quarter:

● Fall 2025 – Contract Start Date: September 1, 2025; Fall classes begin: September 22, 2025

● Winter 2026 – Contract Start Date: December 16, 2025; Winter classes begin: January 5, 2026

● Spring 2026 – Contract Start Date: March 1, 2026; Spring classes begin: March 30, 2026

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

• Evidence of teaching excellence, such as teaching evaluations and sample syllabi

Upon Request:
References and graduate transcripts should be made available upon request

NOTE: This is an applicant POOL; as such, positions are hired only as needed

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/ ).

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

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.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix . Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/ , [phone], [e-mail] . Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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 go to the Campus Safety Serviceswebsite . 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

Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources , and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at [e-mail].

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