Quarterly Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Title

Quarterly Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering )

Temporary

$10,948.00 per Course Equivalent (CE)

The School of Engineering invites applications for Quarterly Lecturer (QL) positions in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for the  academic year. Santa Clara University operates on a quarter system. Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters each consist of ten weeks of instruction followed by a final examination period. Graduate classes are typically held at the following times 7:10AM - 9:00AM, 5:10PM - 7:00PM, 7:10PM - 9:00PM time slots.

Undergraduate courses are offered throughout the day and evening and may be scheduled at various times during the week. Quarterly Lecturers may teach up to four Course Equivalencies (CEs) during an academic year, with no more than two CEs in any given quarter. An additional two CEs may be taught during the summer term.

• 4-unit lecture: 1.0 CE
• 1-unit lab: 0.25 CE
• 1-unit lab without a teaching assistant: 0.5 CE

• 4-unit lecture: 1.0 CE
• 2-unit lecture: 0.66 CE

Teach one or more undergraduate or graduate courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering, including:

• Preparing and conducting all assigned class meetings
• Developing and administering course assignments, examinations, and assessments
• Evaluating and grading student work in a timely manner
• Holding office hours and being available for student consultation outside of class
• Submitting final grades by university deadlines
• Completing departmental and accreditation-related assessment activities as required

• Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field (Ph.D. preferred)
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Electrical and Computer Engineering at the undergraduate and/or graduate level

Applicants must submit the following materials through Workday. Quarterly Lecturers are required to apply once each academic year to be considered for appointment.

• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest identifying courses the applicant is qualified and interested in teaching
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Appointments are made on a quarterly basis. The first day of instruction for the  academic year is:

• Fall 2026 - Monday, September 21, 2026
• Winter 2027 - Monday, January 4, 2027
• Spring 2027 - Monday, March 29, 2027
• Summer 2027 - Monday, June 21, 2027

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states:
California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination. Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/.

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