Quarterly Lecturer - Political Science; Pool

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer - Political Science  Pool)

Position Type:
Temporary

Salary Range: $9,552 for each 4 or 5 unit course.

The Department of Political Science at Santa Clara University invites applicants for Quarterly Lecturer position(s) (non‑tenure track) to teach courses in International Relations and/or Comparative Politics. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. Santa Clara University operates on a quarter system; quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations.

This is an applicant pool; as such, positions are hired as needed. The successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. All classes will be presented in person; however, if county health or university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.

Contract start date:
September 1, 2026.

• "Introduction to Comparative Politics" (2 sections)
• "Introduction to International Relations"
• "Special Topics in Comparative Politics"
• "International Law"

Contract start date:
December 16, 2026.

• "Introduction to International Relations"
• "Law, Security, and Force"

No openings anticipated.

• Terminal degree (Ph.D) in Political Science or a closely‑related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Political Science or a closely‑related field (5‑7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Political Science at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

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:

• 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;
• Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;
• Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
• Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
• Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
• 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.

This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

• Cover letter
• CV
• Sample syllabi
• Teaching evaluations
• Contact information for two references

Applicants will upload all of their information into Workday, with the exception of confidential letters of reference from third parties. Those letters must be emailed to Pam Doherty at pdoherty who will then upload them into the applicant file.

Ad closing date:
April 5, 2027.

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