Quarterly Lecturer - Music, Jazz Combo

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$9552 for each 4 unit course.

Purpose:

The Department ofMusic at Santa Clara University a Jesuit Catholic university invites applications for quarterly lecturer(s) (non-tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses including in Jazz Combo. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. This course will be taught on a flexible schedule depending on student and instructor availability in the Fall Winter and Spring quarters. The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall winter and spring quarters. Each quarter is 10 weeks long with an 11th week set for final examinations. 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:

degree (Ph.D./MFA) in Music or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Masters degree accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Music or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Music at the college level.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Ability to work well with colleagues.

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 (100%)

Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four in academic year and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with the assigned courses including:
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.

Service (0%):

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

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
1. letter of interest specifying qualifications (including secondary areas of interest and expertise) teaching experience email and telephone contact information

2. curriculum vitae

3. names and contact information (email and phone number) for three references

4. representative sample syllabi and teaching evaluations for previous courses

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants will upload all of their information into Workday.

Questions can be directed to: ekelley2@

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Course Description: Focus on jazz improvisation techniques and theory in small group performance. By audition only. Fulfills the ensemble requirement for music majors and music minors. (2 units)

Quarter Dates: Fall quarter is ten weeks running from Monday September 22nd - Friday December 5th with final exams Monday December 8th - Friday December 12th. Winter Quarter is ten weeks from Monday January 5th - Friday March 13th with final exams Monday 16th - Friday March 20th. Spring quarter is ten weeks running from Monday March 30th - Friday June 5th with final exams Monday June 8th - Friday June 12th.

This job ad will close on JULY 26 2025.

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 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

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources and and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at or by email at