Quarterly Lecturer - BioEngineering (2026-2027) Pool)

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

14h • Remote

About The Position

The Department of Bioengineering at Santa Clara University is seeking applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach Bioengineering courses. Santa Clara University operates on a quarter system, with each quarter (fall, winter, and spring) consisting of 10 weeks followed by an examination week. Graduate classes are typically scheduled in the early morning or evening slots, while undergraduate classes are held throughout the day, Monday through Friday. Quarterly Lecturers are permitted to teach a maximum of 4-course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year, with no more than 2 CEs in any single quarter. Additionally, QLs have the opportunity to teach an extra 2 CEs during the summer terms. The standard course equivalencies are defined as: Undergraduate: 4-unit lecture = 1 CE, 1-unit lab = 0.5 CE, 1-unit lab with a teaching assistant (TA) = 0.25 CE. Graduate: 4-unit lecture = 1 CE, 2-unit lecture = 0.66 CE.

Requirements

• Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Bioengineering, or related fields.
• At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master’s degree with equivalent experience.
• Must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and/or graduate level in one or more of the sub-discipline topics: Computational Bioengineering, Medical Devices, Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Anatomy & Physiology, Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct all assigned class meetings
• Assign and evaluate/grade student work appropriately
• Be available to students for consultation outside of class
• Assign student grades appropriately and submitting them on time to the Office of Student Records
• Conduct course assessments as required by the department

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level