Quarterly Lecturer - Spanish; Pool

Position Title

Quarterly Lecturer - Spanish (Pool) 2026 - 2027

Temporary

$9,552 for each 4 or 5-unit course.

The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non‑tenure track) positions to teach courses in Spanish during the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four total courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters.

Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week 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.

NOTE:

This is a pool; as such, positions are hired only as needed.

• Ph.D. or ABD in Spanish and/or Latin American Studies, Linguistics or Education with a Spanish emphasis, or a closely related field preferred. Alternatively, Master’s level applicants with at least two years of experience as instructor of record at the college level.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Spanish at the college/university level. Preference will be given to outstanding candidates who, in addition to TA experience, have a record of excellence in teaching Spanish courses for at least two or more years at the University level.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Experience and expertise with communicatively‑oriented, proficiency‑based language instruction, ACTFL World Readiness Standards, and instructional technologies.
• Expertise in second language acquisition and pedagogy.
• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

• Teach no more than two courses per quarter and no more than four courses over three academic quarters (fall, winter, spring).
• Conduct and appear at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively.
• Assign and evaluate assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and provide timely feedback to students.
• Hold regular weekly office hours on campus.
• Submit student grades that are appropriate, accurate, and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline.
• Administer numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses.
• Teach from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or work with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.
• Work in conjunction with the Language Coordinator on course development, pedagogy and assessment.
• This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

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