LEAD Scholars Program - Quarterly Lecturer

LEAD Scholars Program - Quarterly Lecturer

Position Type:
Temporary

Salary Range: $4,920 for 2-unit quarter course

Purpose:

The LEAD Scholars Program at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit Catholic University, is accepting applications to teach three lower-division 2-unit seminar courses entitled:

• Advanced LEAD Seminar Fall 2026 This course provides transfer students with the navigational skills to transition and be successful within their new institution.
• Success in Work and Life Winter 2027 This course provides an overview of networking and negotiating.
• Exploring Medical and Health Vocations Winter 2027 This course provides an overview of various medical and public health careers.
• Exploring Graduate School Spring 2027 This course provides an overview of graduate school research, application, and processes for first-generation college students.
• Exploring Mission Driven Vocations Spring 2027 This course provides an overview of careers in non-profit and other social benefits organizations, and helps students develop the skills to obtain opportunities in these fields.

Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree required in non-profit administration, counseling, higher education or a related field. Additionally applicants should have at least 5 years of experience working in the non-profit or social benefits field.

Responsibilities:
Faculty responsibilities are specified by the Santa Clara University Faculty Handbook (sec. 3.6). Duties are included but not limited to:

• Teaching one lecture section of LEAD 101; LEAD 16; LEAD 18; LEAD 20; or LEAD 22 during the designated quarter of the 26-27 academic year.
• Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with the assigned course, including:
• Conducting all assigned class meetings and individual conferences with students;
• Assigning and evaluating student work including exams and written assignments;
• Holding weekly office hours on campus;
• Submitting student grades to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
• Administering numerical and narrative course evaluations to each class as assigned by the chair; and
• Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, or the Program Director.

Your application should include:

• Letter of Interest:
  Qualifications and Relevant Experience
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• First Professional Reference Contact Information
• Second Professional Reference Contact Information

Questions can be directed to:
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