Quarterly Lecturer for Summer 2026 - Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

The Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries in the Department of Religious Studies at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach Foundations and Process of Catechesis course. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The Pastoral Ministries program courses are offered in a two modalities: in-person and on-line. 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 successful candidate will teach on the following specific dates: Class #1- Monday, June 22nd Class #2- Saturday- June 27th Class #3- Monday- June 29th Class #4- Monday- July 6th- Class #5- Saturday- July 11th Class #6-Monday- July 13th Class #7- Monday- July 20th, Class #8- Saturday- July 25th Class #9- Monday, July 27th Class #10-Monday, August 3rd

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent. Experience teaching graduates is preferred.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academics for all students.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring a diverse population of graduate students
• Have training and experience in online teaching, as well as interest in pastoral ministries.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching courses as assigned.
• Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including:
• Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings (face-to-face and online) 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;
• Providing opportunities for office hours or student meetings outside of class (can be online, face-to-face, before/after class sessions);
• 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 courses taught .
• Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or working with the Executive Director 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: 1-10 employees