Description

Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Collegiate Seminar

 

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

 

Position Description

The Collegiate Seminar Program seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach the following section in Spring 2026:

• SEM 327-01 Looking Inward & Outward for Transfers TTH 11:40PM-1:20PM (4 Units)

 

Office Hours

 

In addition to teaching, instructors in the Collegiate Seminar Program are expected to hold regular office hours (a minimum of three hours a week) in order to provide students with support outside of the classroom. Instructors are also expected to participate in faculty development, including workshops, class observations, and syllabus collaboration. Course design must follow the program’s common syllabus, meeting the requirements described.

 

 

Course Description

Seminar 327: Looking Inward and Outward for Transfers

This seminar introduces transfer students to the core practices of Collegiate Seminar: critical thinking, close reading, analytical writing, and shared inquiry. Through reading, discussion, and writing, students build on their experiences to develop the skills needed for thoughtful academic dialogue and reflective inquiry. Students engage with diverse texts to explore essential questions: What is a person? What is a good person? What is a good society? What is a person’s place in the world?

Qualifications

Minimum:

Internal applicants (BUFM) must be currently trained seminar leaders who have successfully completed the Seminar formation process.

Outside applicants (non-BUFM) must also submit evaluations, evidence of course development, and evidence of teaching excellence.

The salary for a 4 unit course is $8,640 - $13,744, depending on qualifications.  The salary ranges for these positions are covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.

All instructors must be residents of California. All coursework must be completed in the state of California.

Application Instructions

Internal Applicants:

Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:

• Indicate interest via application to the posting

• Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021

• Indicate preferences if there are multiple sections in a memo submitted through the cover letter upload

 

 External Applicants:

Outside applicants should send a letter of application, including a statement of teaching philosophy, a CV, and two letters of recommendation. CV should include reference to completed graduate coursework, or recent teaching.  Applicants may be requested to submit additional materials such as student course evaluations from college-level courses and evidence of course development such as syllabi and assignments.

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