Lecturer in Mathematics (Mathematics and Computer Science Dept.)
About The Position
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a Lecturer (one-year, non-tenure-track) in Mathematics. Courses may include Calculus, Precalculus, Elementary Statistics. and Discrete Mathematics. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 5-8 lower division courses, with at least one course in each quarter, fall, winter and spring. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. This position starts September 1, 2026. This position is for in-person instruction, no housing or relocation assistance is available. Note that the successful applicant may have to provide temporary on-line instruction should the county health or university health situation so require. SCU does not provide H1-B assistance for lecturer positions, so proof of the ability to work in the United States legally will be required.
Requirements
- Terminal degree Ph.D in Mathematics or a closely-related field.
- Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Mathematics or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
- Demonstrates excellence in teaching Mathematics 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.
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching calculus and other lower division mathematics courses.
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 lecturers, 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.
- Service tasks for this position may include attending departmental meetings and curriculum subcommittee 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
