Lecturer in Education MATTC

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

2d • $55,350 - $82,320 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Education at Santa Clara University seeks to hire one or more Academic Year Adjunct Lecturers for its Masters of Arts in Teaching and Teacher Credential (MATTC) teacher preparation program for the 2026-27 academic school year. The responsibilities of the Lecturer position will be equal to a teaching load of 5-9 courses over four academic quarters. This is a one-year appointment only and will begin on September 1, 2026. The MATTC program embraces a critical model of education focused on four commitments: cura personalis (care for the whole person), social justice (educational equity through culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogy), transformation (developing equity-oriented teachers and agents of change), and diversity of faculty and students. The program also includes specialized programs for Catholic Education such as Catholic MATTC (CaTMAT) and ExCEL. The MATTC program offers both in-person and online options. For the in-person option, faculty teach courses at Santa Clara University’s main campus or online. Online classes include a mix of synchronous and asynchronous class time.

Requirements

• Earned a Master’s degree in teaching, education, or related field from an accredited university
• Multiple years of experience as a TK-12 public school teacher
• Strong commitments to public education

Nice To Haves

• Earned a doctorate of education or a doctorate of philosophy from an accredited university
• Experience as an instructor in teacher education at the university level
• Experience in educational leadership, mentoring, or supervision of early career educators

Responsibilities

• Teaching constitutes the primary job responsibility and should incorporate 95% of the lecturer’s time.
• Teaching assignments will include some combination of the courses listed below, totaling 5-6 course sections across the yearlong appointment.
• Courses assignments can include both in-person and online programs to multiple and single subject candidates.
• Courses will be assigned based on experience and expertise; an individual candidate is not expected to be able to teach all courses, but rather a selection of the following courses.
• Service Responsibilities constitute approximately 5% of the lecturer’s time, and will include attending faculty and program meetings and supporting curricular development for courses taught.
• Additional service responsibilities may be assigned depending on experience.

Benefits

• The position is benefits eligible.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level