Lecturer in Gender & Sexuality Studies

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Lecturer (one year, non-tenure track) position to teach undergraduate courses in the 2026-2027 academic year. Courses may include Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies; Beauty, Culture and Society in a Global Age, LGBTQ Studies: Global Perspectives, Film, Gender & Globalization, Cultures & Ideas (2 courses; Foundation courses) or an upper division elective in the instructor’s area of expertise. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 7 courses, with at least one course in each quarter, fall, winter and spring. 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/s online.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Women’s and Gender Studies or a closely-related field preferred; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses at the college level.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development
• 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.
• Attending meetings of (specialized group like laboratory or writing instructors), generally held once a month.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees