Quarterly Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering (2026-2027 Pool)

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$10,948 per Course Equivalent (CE)

Purpose:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach Mechanical 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 in the mornings and evenings. The standard morning class time is 7:10-9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. The standard evening class times are 5:25-7:15 p.m. and 7:25-9:15 p.m. on MWF and 5:40-7:30 p.m. and 7:40-9:30 p.m. on TR.

Undergraduate classes are held at various times throughout the day (Monday-Friday).

QLs are allowed to teach up to 4-course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year with no more than 2 CEs in any particular quarter. Additionally, QLs are allowed to teach an additional 2 CEs during the summer terms.

Generally, course equivalencies are:

UNDERGRADUATE:
4 unit lecture = 1 CE
1 unit lab = 0.5 CE
1 unit lab with a teaching assistant (TA) = 0.25

GRADUATE:
4 unit lecture = 1 CE
2 unit lecture = 0.66 CE

Basic Qualifications:

Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in mechanical engineering. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master’s degree with equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching mechanical engineering concepts at the undergraduate level, and possibly at the graduate level.

Responsibilities:

Teach one or more undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses and participate in all related activities, including:

1. Prepare and conduct all assigned class meetings

2. Assign and evaluate/grade student work appropriately

3. Be available to students for consultation outside of class

4. Assign student grades appropriately and submit them on time to the Office of Student Records

5. Conduct course assessments as required by the department

6. Complete and submit time cards every two weeks

7. Comply with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook

Special Instructions to Applicants

All QL faculty must apply via Workday once each academic year to be hired as a QL faculty.

Additional Information:

Hiring is made on a quarterly basis. The first-class dates for the 2026-2027 academic year are:
Fall 2026 – Monday, September 21, 2026
Winter 2027 – Monday, January 4, 2027
Spring 2027 – Monday, March 29, 2027
Summer 2027 – TBD

Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (“Local 1021”; see https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).

Telecommute

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.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.  Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at [email protected] or by phone at (408)554-5750. Please note: This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact [email protected].

Work Authorization:

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position.  The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.