Santa Clara University

Quarterly Lecturer Mechanical Engineering (2026-2027 Pool)

Location
Santa Clara, CA
Pay
$10,948 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 17, 2026

About this position

Quarterly Lecturer Mechanical Engineering (2026-2027 Pool) Position Title: Quarterly Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering (2026-2027 Pool) Position Type: Temporary Salary Range: $10,948 per Course Equivalent (CE) Purpose: The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2026-2027 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., MWF class times: 5:25-7:15 p.m., and TR class times: 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 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: Teach one or more undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses and participate in all related activities, 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 submit them on time to the Office of Student Records 5. Conduct course assessments as required by the department 6. Complete

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$10,948
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$6,387/ course, n=40
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$10,912/ course, n=115

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