Quarterly Lecturer - Physics Lab Instructor

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 4,300 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

Santa Clara University’s Department of Physics and Engineering Physics invites applications for a quarterly lecturer to teach 1-5 sections of weekly lower-division physics labs (Physics 12, 31, or 33) during winter quarter 2027. All classes are in-person, with potential online portions if health conditions require.

This is a non-tenure track, temporary position requiring a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field. Significant university teaching experience and mentoring undergraduates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or related field is required.
• Significant experience teaching physics at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach 100% of duties in assigned labs.
• Demonstrate weekly labs with senior staff.
• Grade lab work and provide timely feedback.
• Submit accurate grades and evaluations.
• Assist with one makeup lab session.

Skills

Physics teaching

University level teaching

Mentoring undergraduates

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field

Job description

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer - Physics Lab Instructor

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$4776 per lab course

Purpose:

The Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a quarterly lecturer (non-tenure track) to teach 1-5 sections of weekly lower division laboratory courses (Physics 12, 31, or 33) during winter quarter 2027, with each section counting as 1/3 or 1/2 of a course. The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter, and spring quarters. Each course runs 10 weeks. All classes will be presented in-person, however, if the county health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online. Winter quarter starts on January 4, 2027.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. in Physics or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Significant experience teaching physics at the university level, demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHING 100%
Teaching duties include but are not limited to:

1. Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with the assigned course, including:

• a. Working with senior lab staff to demonstrate knowledge of weekly labs before meeting with students;
• 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. Grading student lab work each week and providing timely feedback to students;
• d.Assisting with one make up lab session;
• e. Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measure of student performance;
• f. Administering numerical and narrative course evaluations for all courses.

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

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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.