Quarterly Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering (2025-2026 Pool)
About The Position
The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach Mechanical Engineering courses. Santa Clara University operates on a quarter system. Each quarter (fall, winter, and spring) is 10 weeks long, with an extra week for final examinations. Graduate classes are typically held during the 7:10-9:00 a.m., 5:25-7:15 p.m., and 7:25-9:15 p.m. time slots. Undergraduate classes are held at various times throughout the day (Monday-Friday). QLs are allowed to teach up to 4-course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year with no more than 2 CEs in any particular quarter. Additionally, QLs are allowed to teach an additional 2 CEs during the summer terms. Generally, course equivalencies are: UNDERGRADUATE: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE 1 unit lab = 0.5 CE 1 unit lab with a teaching assistant (TA) = 0.25 GRADUATE: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE 2 unit lecture = 0.66 CE
Requirements
- Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in mechanical engineering. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master’s degree with equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching mechanical engineering concepts at the undergraduate level, and possibly at the graduate level.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and conduct all assigned class meetings
- Assign and evaluate/grade student work appropriately
- Be available to students for consultation outside of class
- Assign student grades appropriately and submit them on time to the Office of Student Records
- Conduct course assessments as required by the department
- Complete and submit time cards every two weeks
- Comply with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook
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. Visit our benefits page for more information.
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Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
