Lecturer - Art History

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Art and Art History at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a Lecturer (one-year non-tenure-track) in Art History. The course rotation includes two Cultures and Ideas (C&I) sequences (for a total of 4 classes) plus one additional art history course. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of five courses, with three in the winter, and two in the spring. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. This position starts September 1, 2026 and ends August 31, 2027. This is an in-person position. The C&I sequence must approach the history of visual culture from a global perspective (including both Western and non-Western components) and span a chronological sequence of at least 200 years. Art historians of various specialties may propose Cultures and Ideas I-II course sequences as long as they include Western and non-Western components. You may choose to use a pre-approved syllabus for the Cultures and Ideas sequence or develop your own sequence in conjunction with departmental expectations (Note: new courses are submitted to a rigorous approval process through a college faculty committee.) For details, see https://www.scu.edu/provost/core/faculty-core-resources/. Examples of pre-approved Art History courses that satisfy core Cultures and Ideas I-II requirements include: Art and Identity; Venice: Crossroads of the World; China on the Silk Road; Oceanic Encounters; Arts of the Americas; Art of the Indian Subcontinent. The schedule requires two sections of Cultures and Ideas 1 in Winter/Spring on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am - 9:05 am, and 9:15 am - 10:20, with an additional lower division course from 11:45 am - 12:50 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The two sections of Cultures and Ideas will continue in the Spring, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am - 9:05 am, and 9:15 am - 10:20 am. Due to scheduling requirements for Cultures & Ideas sections (which must be taught on the same days at the same times for two quarters in a row), these times are not negotiable.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D) in Art History or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Art History or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching Art History at the college level.
• Demonstrates promise in teaching Art History topics proposed for Culture & Ideas course sequence.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.
• PhD in hand at the time of start date.
• Previous experience with similar course(s).

Responsibilities

• TEACHING (95%) Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with teaching the 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;
• 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;
• Serving as an advisor to a reasonable number of students, commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment, by providing informed advice to those students;
• Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development.
• SERVICE (5%) Faculty Handbook section 3.6.3.3 defines service as “fostering and advancing the mission and goals of the department, the University, or the profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship or creative work such as service on committees, participation in professional organizations and activities, and community service performed in virtue of their professional expertise or association with the University.”
• Service may more specifically include attending department meetings, serving on committees, advising student organizations and honor societies, taking part in student recruitment/orientation efforts, and contributing to the accreditation or program assessment.
• To respect the time and commitment of Lecturer faculty members, service expectations must be commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment.
• Additional service must be included through an assignment letter as part of the faculty member’s formal written appointment.
• Attend monthly departmental meetings.
• Other minimal instructional or academic duties may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department.

Benefits

• Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families.
• Visit our benefits page for more information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees