Santa Clara University
Quarterly Lecturer - Civil Engineering (2025-2026 Pool)
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95050
Quarterly Lecturer - Civil Engineering (2025-2026 Pool)
Position Type: Temporary Salary Range: $10,051 per Course Equivalent (CE) Purpose: The Department of Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach Civil 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., 5:10-7:00 p.m., and 7:10-9:00 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. Generally, course equivalencies are: 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 Basic Qualifications: Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master's degree with equivalent experience. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Civil Engineering at the undergraduate level and/or graduate level. Responsibilities: Teach one or more undergraduate or graduate courses in Civil Engineering, including: 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 submitting them on time to the Office of Student Records; Conduct course assessments as required by the department; 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, 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 - Monday, June 22, 2026 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"). Telecommute: Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: 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 Statement: Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972: Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Clery Notice of Availability: Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. Americans with Disabilities Act: Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.
Position Type: Temporary Salary Range: $10,051 per Course Equivalent (CE) Purpose: The Department of Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach Civil 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., 5:10-7:00 p.m., and 7:10-9:00 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. Generally, course equivalencies are: 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 Basic Qualifications: Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master's degree with equivalent experience. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Civil Engineering at the undergraduate level and/or graduate level. Responsibilities: Teach one or more undergraduate or graduate courses in Civil Engineering, including: 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 submitting them on time to the Office of Student Records; Conduct course assessments as required by the department; 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, 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 - Monday, June 22, 2026 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"). Telecommute: Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: 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 Statement: Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972: Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Clery Notice of Availability: Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. Americans with Disabilities Act: Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.