Lecturer in Child Studies
Lecturer in Child Studies
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$ 11070 - 11760
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Position Title:
Lecturer in Child StudiesPosition Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $11070 $11760 per course dependent on the number of courses taught and years of College teaching experience; benefits eligible.
Purpose:
The Department of Child Studies at Santa Clara University a Jesuit Catholic university invites applications for a Lecturer (nontenure track) to teach 6courses in Child Studies. Courses may include: Cultural Competence & Humility (CHST 4 Urban Education and Multiculturalism (CHST 106)two sections Advanced Writing for Social Sciences (CHST 100 Middle Childhood Family and Community (CHST 102 and Advocacy for Children (CHST 104. Descriptions for these courses can be found here. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 6 courses with at least one course in each quarter fall winter and spring. Each quarter is 10 weeks long with an 11th week set for final examinations. This position is for inperson instruction. This position starts September 1 2025.
We are interested in candidates whose teaching interests align with the mission of the Child Studies Department:
Our curriculum encompasses a socialjustice antiracist and cultural competence perspective all constructs that are critical for 21stcentury child advocates. As a complement to the curriculum CHST majors work extensively with children and families in local schools and communitybased programs. Our faculty is committed to addressing the myriad issues affecting marginalized populations: education policy the preschool to prison pipeline socioemotional processes political dynamics community organizing and institutional change.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
1)Terminal Degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education Psychology Sociology or a closely related field is preferred. Applications who are ABD or possess a Masters Degree accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Education or closelyrelated field 57 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
2 Demonstrates excellence in teaching at the college level
3 Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHING 100
a. 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;
b. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes and providing timely feedback to students;
c. Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
d. Submitting student grades that are appropriate accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
e. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
f. 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;
g. Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development.
SERVICE 0:
This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited but not required to attend department meetings or activities.
Applicant should upload all of the following materials by May 10 2025:
CV
Sample syllabus or similar course material
Teaching Evaluations
Short letter of introduction explaining your qualifications for teaching the course(s) you are qualified to teach.
Please have recommenders send confidential letter of references directly to this email:
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 Statement
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Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California Nevada Oregon Washington Arizona and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
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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Employment Type
Full-Time
