Quarterly Lecturer - Chinese (POOL) AY 2025 - 2026

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in Chinese during the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four total courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. 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 inperson, however, if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online. NOTE: This is an applicant POOL; as such, positions are hired only as needed.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chinese Studies, with native- or near-native level fluency in Chinese and English.
• Candidates with ABD or MA and commensurate teaching experience in Chinese or closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Chinese at the college/university level.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and expertise with communicatively-oriented, proficiency-based language instruction, ACTFL World Readiness Standards, and instructional technologies.
• Ability to teach courses that connect with other disciplines (STEM, Business, Public Health, Environmental Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, Art and Art History, Film Studies) and SCU Centers of Distinction (Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics) are also highly desirable.
• 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

• Fulfill all responsibilities associated with teaching assigned courses, including but not limited to:
• Teach no more than two courses per quarter and no more than four courses over three academic quarters (fall, winter, spring).
• 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;
• Teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or work with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee;
• Work in conjunction with Language coordinator on course development, pedagogy and assessment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees