"Quarterly Lecturer in Child Studies"

Santa Clara, CA

Part time

R4731

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$9,033 for each 4- or 5-unit course.

Purpose:

The Department of Child Studies at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for quarterly lecturer(s) (non-tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses including CHST 106 (Urban Education and Multiculturalism—two sections) and CHST 4 (Cultural Competence—one or two sections). Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. We are hoping to hire someone to teach one course in the Fall, 2024 quarter, two courses in the Winter, 2025 quarter, and possibly one course in the Spring, 2025 quarter. The successful candidate will teach no more than two 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:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D./MFA) in education, psychology, or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in education, psychology, or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses about the intersection of culture and education at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.
• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

SALARY: $9,033 for each 4 or 5 unit course.

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:

• 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.

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:

• Please submit your vita, a cover letter describing your relevant teaching experience and your teaching philosophy, the names and contact information for two professional references, sample syllabi, and evidence of effective teaching (e.g., teaching evaluations, peer observation letters). 
• Job posting will close on August 13, 2024.
• Applicants will upload all of their information into Workday, with the exception of confidential letters of reference. Those letters must be emailed to one of the primary recruiter(s) who will then upload them into the applicant file.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT: Please contact the Department Chair, Tim Urdan, with any questions: turdan@scu.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (“Local 1021”; see https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).