Quarterly Lecturer - English Department (POOL)

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer - English Department (POOL)

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$9,552 for each 4 unit course.

Purpose:

The Department of English at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites enthusiastic instructors of first-year writing with demonstrated classroom success to apply for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track)to teach undergraduate courses including First Year Writing. 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 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 Rhetoric and Composition or English literature, or Creative Writing, or MFA in Creative Writing with proven success in and a commitment to teaching first-year writing. Demonstrated excellence in teaching composition and rhetoric, particularly first-year writing, at the college level for a minimum of 2 years. Excellent communication skills. Technological experience necessary to use a learning management system (Canvas/Camino) and other digital teaching tools is also expected.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or English with an emphasis in writing studies. Experience with themed writing courses (such as ethnic, minority, or women's and gender issues; science, technology, and society; sustainability; education and identity; etc.). 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%)
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:
a.  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;
b.  Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;
c.   Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
d.  Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
e. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
f.   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:

Submit application by July 10, 2026. Your application should include:

• Letter of Interest speaking to your first-year writing pedagogical approach and teaching philosophy
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Syllabi for a two-course sequence in first-year writing
• 2-3 sample assignments, including rubrics/grading criteria
• Recent numerical and/or narrative student evaluations of teaching
• Contact information for 3 references

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Questions may be addressed to Director of Core Writing Dr. Jackie Hendricks (jhendricks@scu.edu) or to English Department Manager Jessica Szyndrowski (jgopp@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/).

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