Quarterly Lecturer in Environmental Studies/Sciences for Sustainable Urban Planning during Winter Quarter 2027

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at Santa Clara University invites applications for a temporary, non-tenure-track quarterly lecturer to teach the undergraduate course Sustainable Urban Planning (ENVS 128) during Winter Quarter 2027. The successful candidate will teach one course during the 10-week quarter, followed by an 11th week for final examinations. Classes meet in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:25 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. PST. If county or university health conditions deteriorate, the lecturer may be asked to teach part of the course online.

Teaching duties include fulfilling the responsibilities associated with the assigned course. The lecturer will have no service duties; attendance at department meetings or activities may be invited but is not required. Employment is subject to the collective bargaining agreement between the University and SEIU Local 1021. SCU does not sponsor work visas; the successful candidate must provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or JD) in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Law, Geography, Political Science, or a closely related field; applicants who are ABD or have a master's degree may be considered if they have commensurate academic experience in Environmental Studies and Sciences or a closely related field, including 5–7 years of college or professional teaching.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Urban Planning and/or Environmental Studies at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States; the university does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Teach the undergraduate Sustainable Urban Planning (ENVS 128) course during Winter Quarter 2027.
• Conduct and attend all assigned class meetings punctually and prepared, demonstrating command of the discipline and effective presentation skills.
• Assign and evaluate work aligned with the course description and learning outcomes, and provide students with timely feedback.
• Hold regular weekly office hours on campus.
• Submit appropriate, accurate, and fair student grades to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline.
• Administer numerical and narrative evaluations for the course.
• Where applicable, teach from an approved syllabus for assigned University Core courses or work with the Chair to design a syllabus for review by the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree