About this position
Quarterly Lecturer - Computer Science and Engineering (2026-2027 Pool) Position Title: Quarterly Lecturer - Computer Science and Engineering (2026-2027 Pool) Position Type: Temporary Salary Range: $10,948 per Course Equivalent (CE) Purpose: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach Computer Science and 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. 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 computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master's degree with equivalent experience. Demonstrated excellence in teaching computer science and engineering at the undergraduate level and/or graduate level. Responsibilities Teach one or more undergraduate or graduate courses in computer science and engineering, including: 1. Prepare and conduct all assigned class meetings; 2. Assign and evaluate/grade student work appropriately; 3. Be available to students for consultation outside of class; 4. Assign student grades appropriately and submitting them on time to the Office of Student Records; 5. Conduct course assessments as required by the department; and Special
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- $10,948
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- $5,000/ course, n=31
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