Quarterly Lecturer - BioEngineering (2026-2027) Pool)

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

1d • 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) lasting 10 weeks, followed by an additional week for final examinations. Graduate classes are typically scheduled during the 7:10-9:00 a.m., 5:10-7:00 p.m., and 7:10-9:00 p.m. time slots. Undergraduate classes are held at various times throughout the day, Monday through Friday. QLs have the opportunity to teach up to 4-course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year, with a maximum of 2 CEs in any single quarter. Additionally, QLs may teach an extra 2 CEs during the summer terms. Course equivalencies are generally 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and/or graduate level in one or more of the sub-discipline topics listed below: 1. Computational Bioengineering 2. Medical Devices 3. Biomaterials and Biomechanics 4. Anatomy & Physiology 5. 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

Benefits

• 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: Entry Level