Quarterly Lecturer - German AY 2025-2026

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer - German AY 2025-2026

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$9552 per 4 or 5 unit course

Purpose:

The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in German Studies during the 2025 - 2025 academic year.  Potential courses in Fall 2025: GERM 1 - meets MWF 8:00 am - 9:05 am; GERM 1 - meets MWF 1:00 pm - 2:05 pm; and GERM 21 - meets MWF 11:45 am - 12:50 pm. Courses in Winter 2026: GERM 2, meets MWF 9:15 am - 10:20 am. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual, availability, and programmatic need.

The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four total courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week 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

• Ph.D. in German Studies with native- or near-native level fluency in German and English. Candidates with ABD or MA and commensurate teaching experience in German Studies or closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered. 

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching German at the college/university level.  Preference will be given to outstanding candidates who, in addition to TA experience, have a record of excellence in teaching German courses at least two or more years at the University level.

• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Second-language acquisition & pedagogy. Expertise and experience with ACTFL Standards-based teaching and assessment and instructional technologies.

• A strong interdisciplinary background and ability to teach courses that connect with other disciplines (STEM, Business, Public Health, Women’s and Gender Studies, Art and Art History, Film Studies) and SCU Centers of Distinction (Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics) are also highly desirable.

• 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 

TEACHING (100%)

Fulfill all responsibilities associated with teaching assigned courses, including but not limited to:

• Teach no more than two courses per quarter and no more than four courses over three academic quarters (fall, winter, spring). 

• 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;

• Teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or work with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee

• Work in conjunction with Language coordinator on course development, pedagogy and assessment.
   

SERVICE (0%)

This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT:

Course start dates vary by quarter:

● Fall 2025 – Contract Start Date: September 1, 2025; Fall classes begin: September 22, 2025

● Winter 2026 – Contract Start Date: December 16, 2025; Winter classes begin: January 5, 2026

● Spring 2026 – Contract Start Date: March 1, 20