Lecturer in the History Department

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Salary Range:

Salary will be between $54650.00 and $104400.00 based on the number of courses taught and years of teaching experience; benefits eligible.

Purpose:

The Department of History at Santa Clara University a Jesuit Catholic university invites applications for a Lecturer (1year nontenuretrack) in South Asian or Chinese History (can include transnational experiences diasporas & migrations). Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 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 starts September 1 2025. This is an inperson position.

The minimal load for this position is eight courses over three quarters two courses in Fall three in Winter and three in Spring. Six of these courses will be twoquarter sequences within the Universitys Cultures and Ideas I and II core requirement which students usually satisfy in their first years. According to the departments programmatic need syllabi may be provided. In addition this position permits the Lecturer to offer two upperdivision courses in their area of interest and research.

All classes will be presented in person 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.) in History. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Masters degree accompanied by commensurate academic experience in History or a closelyrelated field may be considered.
(2) Demonstrates excellence in teaching history courses at the college level.
(3) Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
(2) Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEACHING (95%) Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with teaching the 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;

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;

Serving as an advisor to a reasonable number of students commensurate with the fulltime equivalency of the appointment by providing informed advice to those students;

Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development.

SERVICE (5%)

Faculty Handbook section 3.6.3.3 defines service as fostering and advancing the mission and goals of the department the University or the profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship or creative work such as service on committees participation in professional organizations and activities and community service performed in virtue of their professional expertise or association with the University.

Service may more specifically include attending department meetings serving on committees advising student organizations and honor societies taking part in student recruitment/orientation efforts and contributing to the accreditation or program assessment.

To respect the time and commitment of AYAL faculty members service expectations must be commensurate with the fulltime equivalency of the appointment. Additional service must be included through an assignment letter as part of the faculty members formal written appointment.

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Please provide a CV a short cover letter and contact information for references. These will be uploaded into Workday.

Confidential letters of reference should be emailed to

This ad will close on June 15 2025.

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 Statement

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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

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