Quarterly Lecturer in Department of Communication 2024-2025 POOL - Film

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$9033 for each 4 or 5 unit course.

Purpose:

The Department of Communication at Santa Clara University seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (nontenure track) positions to teach courses in Digital Filmmaking. The positions involve teaching one of a number of possible courses: introductory courses in digital storytelling and digital filmmaking an advanced course in screenwriting an advanced course in cinematography or editing or an advanced course in film or television studies.

Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system and the 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 inperson however if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 Terminal Degree (Ph.D./MFA) in communication Film or a closelyrelated field is preferred. Applications who are ABD or possess a Masters Degree accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Communication Film or closelyrelated field 57 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered .

• 2 Applications without an advanced degree but can demonstrate exceptional professional experience in filmmaking and successful teaching at the collegiate level will be considered.

• 3 Excellent communication skills
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.

• 2 Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEACHING 100.

Teaching duties include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses including:

• a. Teaching a course load of no more than two courses per quarter and no more than four per academic year;

• b. 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;

• c. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes and providing timely feedback to students;

• d. Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;

• e. Submitting student grades that are appropriate accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;

• f. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;

• g. 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.

Service 0:

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

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
APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Applications for fall quarter positions will be reviewed in June 2024; applications for winter quarter positions will be reviewed in October 2024; and applications for spring quarter positions will be reviewed in February 2025.

• CV

• Sample syllabus or similar course material

• Teaching Evaluations

• Short letter of introduction explaining your qualifications of teaching the course(s)

• Applicants will upload all of their information into Workday with the exception of confidential letters of reference.

• A list of three references that will be contacted by the Chair of the Department

COVID19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

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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.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer.For a complete copy of Santa Clara Universitys equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies see IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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