Santa Clara University

Quarterly Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering (2026-2027)

Location
Santa Clara, CA
Pay
$10,948 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
November 11, 2026

About this position

Quarterly Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering (2026-2027) Position Title: Quarterly Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering (2026-2027) Position Type: Temporary Salary Range: $10,948.00 per Course Equivalent (CE) Purpose: The School of Engineering invites applications for Quarterly Lecturer (QL) positions in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for the 2026-2027 academic year. Santa Clara University operates on a quarter system. Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters each consist of ten weeks of instruction followed by a final examination period. Graduate classes are typically held at the following times 7:10AM - 9:00AM, 5:10PM - 7:00PM, 7:10PM - 9:00PM time slots. Undergraduate courses are offered throughout the day and evening and may be scheduled at various times during the week. Quarterly Lecturers may teach up to four Course Equivalencies (CEs) during an academic year, with no more than two CEs in any given quarter. An additional two CEs may be taught during the summer term. Course Equivalencies Undergraduate Courses4-unit lecture: 1.0 CE 1-unit lab: 0.25 CE 1-unit lab without a teaching assistant: 0.5 CE Graduate Courses4-unit lecture: 1.0 CE 2-unit lecture: 0.66 CE Responsibilities Teach one or more undergraduate or graduate courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering, including:Preparing and conducting all assigned class meetings Developing and administering course assignments, examinations, and assessments Evaluating and grading student work in a timely manner Holding office hours and being available for student consultation outside of class Submitting final grades by university deadlines Completing departmental and accreditation-related assessment activities as required Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field (Ph. D. preferred) Demonstrated excellence in teaching Electrical and Computer Engineering at the undergraduate and/or graduate level Required Documents: Applicants must submit the following materials through Workday. Quarterly Lecturers are required to apply once each academic year to be considered for appointment.Resume or curriculum vitae Letter of interest identifying courses the applicant is qualified and interested in teaching Contact information for at least three professional references Additional Information Appointments are made on a quarterly basis. The first day of instruction for the 2026-2027 academic year is:Fall 2026 - Monday, September 21, 2026 Winter 2027 - Monday, January 4, 2027 Spring 2027 - Monday, March 29, 2027 Summer 2027 - Monday, June 21, 2027 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/ Telecommute Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/. 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 visit the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences. Americans with Disabilities Act Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750. Please note: This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact hrservicedesk@scu.edu. 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. To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/scu/scu/job/Santa-Clara-CA/Quarterly-Lecturer---Electrical-and-Computer-Engineering--2026-2027-_R7737 je-d401349e33b546258927494efe307244

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$10,948
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$8,597/ course, n=322

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