Quarterly Lecturer - ELSJ 50- Law and Social Justice

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Arts and Sciences at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a quarterly lecturer (non-tenure track) to teach the undergraduate course called ELSJ 50 - Law and Social Justice in Spring 2026 on a schedule of T 3:50 PM 7:10 PM. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set 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 online. Spring quarter starts March 30, 2026 and ends June 5, with a week for final examinations that follows. The contract will start on March 16, 2026. This course provides a theoretical, vocational, and legal doctrinal foundation for students interested in social justice law. The assigned reading offers an opportunity to consider the relationship between law and social justice in several different contexts, including the structure of the legal profession and the delivery of legal services; the efforts to achieve social justice and civil rights through litigation in areas such as work, subsistence, housing, voting, and education; the problem of access to courts and the role of the judiciary; and the role of lawyers working with community movements to effect social change. This course satisfies the Civic Engagement requirement and qualifies as part of the Social Justice Pathway in the University's Core Curriculum. Also listed as ELSJ 50. (2 units)

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D./MFA) in ELSJ or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in ELSJ or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching ELSJ at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.
• 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 Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.

What This Job Offers

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