Quarterly Lecturer - Political Science (POOL 2025-2026)
About The Position
The Department of Political Science at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in International Relations. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. 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 no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. All classes will be presented in person; however, if county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online. (1) Fall Quarter (9/22/25 – 12/12/25, including exams). Course of interest: “International Law” (2) Winter Quarter (1/5/26 - 3/20/26, including exams). No openings anticipated (3) Spring Quarter (3/30/26 to 6/11/26, including exams). Course of interest: “Law, Security, and Force”
Requirements
- Terminal degree (Ph.D) in Political Science or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Political Science or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Political Science at the college level.
- Excellent communication skills.
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
- 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
- Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students
- Holding regular weekly office hours on campus
- 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 all courses
- Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
