Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer Jobs

Position Title:

Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$8502 for each 4 or 5 unit course and $4,251 per lab section.

Purpose:

PURPOSE:

The Department of Biology at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for quarterly adjunct lecturer(s) (non-tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses including Fitness Physiology. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. 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. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. All classes will be presented in-person, however, if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• You may add department-specific “required” qualifications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Terminal degree (Ph.D./MFA) in Biology or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Fitness Physiology or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Biology at the college level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.

• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEACHING (100%).

Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four in any academic year, and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including:

• Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
• Holding regular weekly office hours on - campus;
• Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
• Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;
• 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.
• 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;

SERVICE (0%): This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Contact information for 3 references
• CV

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT: Optional. Department may add request for specific materials.

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the university community is a top priority. All Santa Clara University students, and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or request a medical or religious exemption. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for additional information.

Work Authorization:

Santa Clara University does not sponsor any visa applications for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Aaron Zisser, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 408-551-3043, [email protected] , www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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Americans With Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at [email protected].