Quarterly Lecturer - General Engineering (2026-2027 Pool

Position Title

Quarterly Lecturer - General Engineering  Pool)

Temporary

$10,948.00 per Course Equivalent (CE)

The Department of General Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the  academic year to teach General 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., 5:25-7:15 p.m., and 7:25-9:15 p.m. time slots.

Undergraduate classes are held at various times throughout the day (Monday-Friday). QLs may teach up to 4-course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year with no more than 2 CEs in any particular quarter, and an additional 2 CEs during summer terms.

Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master's degree with equivalent experience. Demonstrated excellence in teaching computer science and engineering at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

• Undergraduate: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE
• Undergraduate: 1 unit lab = 0.5 CE
• Undergraduate: 1 unit lab with a teaching assistant (TA) = 0.25 CE
• Graduate: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE
• Graduate: 2 unit lecture = 0.66 CE

All QL faculty must apply via Workday once each academic year to be hired as QL faculty. Your application must include a letter of interest, the specific courses you are interested in teaching that match your expertise, and contact information for three references.

Hiring is made on a quarterly basis. First‑class dates for the  academic year are:
Fall 2026 – Monday, September 21, 2026;
Winter 2027 – Monday, January 4, 2027;
Spring 2027 – Monday, March 29, 2027;
Summer 2027 – to be determined. Employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union Local 1021.

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