Quarterly Lecturer - Physics Lab Instructor

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

8d • $4,776

About The Position

The Department of Physics at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, is receiving applications to teach two sections of a weekly lower division laboratory courses (Physics 32) during spring quarter 2026. Each course runs 10 weeks. Spring quarter starts on March 30, 2026.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics or related field

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience teaching physics at the university level
• Demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with the assigned course
• Working with senior lab staff to demonstrate knowledge of weekly labs before meeting with students
• 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
• Grading student lab work each week and providing timely feedback to students
• Assisting with one make up lab session
• Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measure of student performance
• Administering numerical and narrative course evaluations for all courses.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees