Santa Clara University
Quarterly Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering (2025-2026 Pool)
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Quarterly Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering (2025-2026 Pool)
Position Title:
Quarterly Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering (2025-2026 Pool)
Position Type:
Temporary
Salary Range:
$10,625.00 per Course Equivalent (CE)
Purpose:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach Mechanical Engineering courses.
Santa Clara University operates on a quarter system. Each quarter (fall, winter, and spring) is 10 weeks long, with an extra week for final examinations. Graduate classes are typically held during the 7:10-9:00 a.m., 5:25-7:15 p.m., and 7:25-9:15 p.m. time slots. Undergraduate classes are held at various times throughout the day (Monday-Friday).
QLs are allowed to teach up to 4-course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year with no more than 2 CEs in any particular quarter. Additionally, QLs are allowed to teach an additional 2 CEs during the summer terms.
Course Equivalencies
UNDERGRADUATE : 4 unit lecture = 1 CE; 1 unit lab = 0.5 CE; 1 unit lab with a teaching assistant (TA) = 0.25
GRADUATE : 4 unit lecture = 1 CE; 2 unit lecture = 0.66 CE
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in mechanical engineering. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master’s degree with equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated excellence in teaching mechanical engineering concepts at the undergraduate level, and possibly at the graduate level.
Responsibilities
Prepare and conduct all assigned class meetings
Assign and evaluate/grade student work appropriately
Be available to students for consultation outside of class
Assign student grades appropriately and submit them on time to the Office of Student Records
Conduct course assessments as required by the department
Complete and submit time cards every two weeks
Comply with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook
Special Instructions to Applicants All QL faculty must apply via Workday once each academic year to be hired as a QL faculty. Your application must include a letter of interest and the specific courses you are interested in teaching that matches your expertise, and contact information for three references.
Additional Information Hiring is made on a quarterly basis. The first-class dates for the 2025-2026 academic year are:
Fall 2025 – Monday, September 22, 2025
Winter 2026 – Monday, January 5, 2026
Spring 2026 – Monday, March 30, 2026
Summer 2026 - (to be determined)
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. See the SCU Provost page for the CBA.
Telecommute Santa Clara University is registered to do business in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
Work Authorization SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.
EEO Notice Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. 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 information can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/ (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability: Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act. To view the report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website or call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441 for a paper copy.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources at 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.
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Quarterly Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering (2025-2026 Pool)
Position Type:
Temporary
Salary Range:
$10,625.00 per Course Equivalent (CE)
Purpose:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach Mechanical Engineering courses.
Santa Clara University operates on a quarter system. Each quarter (fall, winter, and spring) is 10 weeks long, with an extra week for final examinations. Graduate classes are typically held during the 7:10-9:00 a.m., 5:25-7:15 p.m., and 7:25-9:15 p.m. time slots. Undergraduate classes are held at various times throughout the day (Monday-Friday).
QLs are allowed to teach up to 4-course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year with no more than 2 CEs in any particular quarter. Additionally, QLs are allowed to teach an additional 2 CEs during the summer terms.
Course Equivalencies
UNDERGRADUATE : 4 unit lecture = 1 CE; 1 unit lab = 0.5 CE; 1 unit lab with a teaching assistant (TA) = 0.25
GRADUATE : 4 unit lecture = 1 CE; 2 unit lecture = 0.66 CE
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in mechanical engineering. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master’s degree with equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated excellence in teaching mechanical engineering concepts at the undergraduate level, and possibly at the graduate level.
Responsibilities
Prepare and conduct all assigned class meetings
Assign and evaluate/grade student work appropriately
Be available to students for consultation outside of class
Assign student grades appropriately and submit them on time to the Office of Student Records
Conduct course assessments as required by the department
Complete and submit time cards every two weeks
Comply with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook
Special Instructions to Applicants All QL faculty must apply via Workday once each academic year to be hired as a QL faculty. Your application must include a letter of interest and the specific courses you are interested in teaching that matches your expertise, and contact information for three references.
Additional Information Hiring is made on a quarterly basis. The first-class dates for the 2025-2026 academic year are:
Fall 2025 – Monday, September 22, 2025
Winter 2026 – Monday, January 5, 2026
Spring 2026 – Monday, March 30, 2026
Summer 2026 - (to be determined)
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. See the SCU Provost page for the CBA.
Telecommute Santa Clara University is registered to do business in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
Work Authorization SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.
EEO Notice Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. 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 information can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/ (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability: Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act. To view the report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website or call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441 for a paper copy.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources at 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.
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