Quarterly Lecturer - ELSJ 50- Law and Social Justice

Santa Clara University•Santa Clara, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for quarterly lecturer(s) (non-tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses including ELSJ 50. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. Spring 2026 T 3:50 PM 7:10 PM. The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. Or for a pool ad: The Department of at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in Experiential Learning and Social Justice. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations. This is an applicant pool; as such, positions are hired as needed. The Department of ELSJ at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for quarterly lecturer(s) (non-tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses including ELSJ 50 - Law and Social Justice. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. (Spring 2026, T 3:50 PM 7:10 PM) The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. 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.

Requirements

(1) 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.
(2) Demonstrated excellence in teaching ELSJ at the college level.
(3) Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

(1) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.
(2) Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

TEACHING (100%). Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four in any academic year, and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with 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 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.

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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