Quarterly Lecturer - Business Communication

Position Title:

2026-27AY Quarterly Lecturer - Business Communication (Pool)

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

Starting at $10,230 per 4-unit undergraduate course

Purpose:

The Marketing Department at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business seeks applicants for a Quarterly Lecturer position for the 2026-2027 academic year.

This pool is refreshed annually to address short-term teaching needs in the Leavey School of Business. Quarterly Lecturers are appointed on a course-by-course basis for a fixed term of one quarter.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of business experience in role(s) that require effective business communication for success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Communication or Professional Writing is preferred;

• Experience teaching Business Writing, Presentation Skills, and Networking Skills.

• Experience in use of classroom technology and modern modes of communication technology.

Responsibilities:

Teaching business communications courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Traditional and possible online teaching obligations.

Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses:

• Developing syllabi, assignments, and readings that align with course learning outcomes

• Conducting and appearing on time for all scheduled class meetings

• Using appropriate measures of student performance and providing timely feedback

• Assigning grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work by quarterly deadlines

• Maintaining regular office hours at times convenient to students

Required Documents:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter indicating interest and qualifications, CV, teaching evaluations (if available) and contact information for at least three references.

Questions can be directed to: [email protected]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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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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.