Quarterly Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences (2024-2025 POOL)

Santa Clara University seeks a Quarterly Lecturer for the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences for the 2024-2025 academic year. This temporary position involves teaching up to two undergraduate courses per quarter, focusing on Environment and Society, Mixed Methods, and Environmental Law. Candidates should have a terminal degree in a relevant field and demonstrate teaching excellence. Classes are primarily in-person, with potential online components depending on health conditions.
Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Studies and
Sciences (2024-2025 POOL)

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$9,033 for each 4 or 5 unit course.

Purpose:

The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at Santa Clara
University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for
quarterly lecturer(s) (non-tenure track) to teach undergraduate
courses in Environment and Society (ENVS 22), Mixed (Social
Science) Methods (ENVS 111), and/or Environmental Law (ENVS
120).

Specific assignments will be made according to the academic
qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The
successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any
quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and
spring quarters. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week
set for final examinations. This is an applicant pool; as such,
positions are filled as needed . All classes will be presented
in-person, however, if the county health and university health
conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to
teach part of the course online.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Terminal degree (Ph.D. or JD) in Environmental Studies,
Environmental Science Geography, Sociology, Urban Planning,
Anthropology, Law or a closely-related field. Applicants who are
ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate
academic experience in Environmental Studies and Sciences or a
closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional
teaching) will be considered.

(2) Demonstrated excellence in teaching Environmental Studies at
the college level.

(3) Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

(1) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance
SCU goals of diversity and equity.

(2) Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of
undergraduate students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEACHING (100%).

Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any
quarter and no more than four in any academic year, and will
include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities
associated with assigned courses, including:

a. Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a
timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the
discipline and skill in presenting it effectively;

b. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course
description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely
feedback to students;

c. Holding regular weekly office hours on - campus;

d. Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and
fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar
by the designated deadline;

e. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all
courses;

f. Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the
University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to
design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the
relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.

SERVICE (0%): This position does not require any service duties.
You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings
or activities.

Review of applications will begin on June 14th, 2024 to fill
relevant course offerings and will remain open until filled.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 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/)
.

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

(1) A CV or resume.

(2) 1-page cover letter describing your interest in the position
and detailing your relevant experience for teaching an introduction
to environment and society (formerly introduction to environmental
studies class.

(3) Sample syllabi and/or teaching evaluations from previous
courses taught, if available.

(4) Contact information for two professional references.

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top
priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are
fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are
safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of
serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources
if you have any questions.

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

​Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

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 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.
Information about Title IX 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
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 . 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

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 , and
408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at
408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.