Quarterly Lecturer - General Engineering (2026-2027 Pool)

Position Title Quarterly Lecturer - General Engineering (2026-2027 Pool) Position Type Temporary Salary Range $10,948.00 per Course Equivalent (CE) Purpose The Department of General Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach General 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 during the 7:10-9:00 a.m., 5:25-7:15 p.m., and 7:25-9:15 p.m. time slots. Undergraduate classes are held at various times throughout the day (Monday-Friday). QLs may teach up to 4-course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year with no more than 2 CEs in any particular quarter, and an additional 2 CEs during summer terms. Basic Qualifications Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master's degree with equivalent experience. Demonstrated excellence in teaching computer science and engineering at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Course Equivalencies Undergraduate: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE Undergraduate: 1 unit lab = 0.5 CE Undergraduate: 1 unit lab with a teaching assistant (TA) = 0.25 CE Graduate: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE Graduate: 2 unit lecture = 0.66 CE Responsibilities Prepare and conduct all assigned class meetings. Assign and evaluate or grade student work appropriately. Be available to students for consultation outside of class. Assign student grades appropriately and submit them on time to the Office of Student Records. Conduct course assessments as required by the department. Special Instructions to Applicants All QL faculty must apply via Workday once each academic year to be hired as QL faculty. Your application must include a letter of interest, 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. 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 2027 – to be determined. Employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union Local 1021. Telecommute Santa Clara University is registered to do business in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute must 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 decision‑making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of the university’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at 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, call Campus Safety at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences. Americans with Disabilities Act Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants wishing to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at View email address on click.appcast.io or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Santa Clara University