Quarterly Lecturer - ELSJ - Law and Social Justice

Position: Quarterly Lecturer - ELSJ 50- Law and Social Justice
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* Position Title:

** Quarterly Lecturer - ELSJ 50
- Law and Social Justice
** Position Type:
** Temporary
* * Salary Range:
****** This is a 2-unit course, so the salary is $4,776
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* Purpose:

** The College of Arts and Sciences at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a quarterly lecturer (non-tenure track) to teach the undergraduate course called ELSJ 50 - Law and Social Justice in Spring 2026 on a schedule of T 3:50 PM 7:10 PM.Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations.

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. Spring quarter starts March 30, 2026 and ends June 5, with a week for final examinations that follows. The contract will start on March 16, 2026.
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* BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

**(1) Terminal degree (Ph.D./MFA) in ELSJ or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in ELSJ or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.(2) Demonstrated excellence in teaching ELSJ at the college level.(3) Excellent communication skills.
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.(2) Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.
** Course description:
** This course provides a theoretical, vocational, and legal doctrinal foundation for students interested in social justice law. The assigned reading offers an opportunity to consider the relationship between law and social justice in several different contexts, including the structure of the legal profession and the delivery of legal services; the efforts to achieve social justice and civil rights through litigation in areas such as work, subsistence, housing, voting, and education;

the problem of access to courts and the role of the judiciary; and the role of lawyers working with community movements to effect social change. This course satisfies the Civic Engagement requirement and qualifies as part of the Social Justice Pathway in the University's Core Curriculum. Also listed as ELSJ 50. (2 units)
** 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.
** REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
** 1. Please submit the following documents: CV, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations from previous courses, a short cover letter, and contact information for references.
2. Applications are due by February 6, 2026.
** SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
** Questions can be directed to:
** ugradstudies
* *** 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 /).
** Telecommute
* * Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states:
California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois.…