Quarterly Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering (2026-2027 Pool)

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Santa Clara University seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach Mechanical Engineering courses. Santa Clara University operates on a quarter system, with each quarter (fall, winter, and spring) being 10 weeks long, followed by an extra week for final examinations. Graduate classes are typically held in the evening, while undergraduate classes are scheduled throughout the day, Monday through Friday. QLs have the opportunity to teach up to 4-course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year, with a maximum of 2 CEs in any single quarter. Additionally, QLs can teach an extra 2 CEs during the summer terms. Course equivalencies are generally defined as: Undergraduate: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE, 1 unit lab = 0.5 CE, 1 unit lab with a teaching assistant (TA) = 0.25 CE. 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level