Quarterly Lecturer in Environmental StudiesSciences for Environmental Garbology during Spring Quarter 2026

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer in Environmental Studies/Sciences for Environmental Garbology during Spring Quarter 2026

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$9552 for each 4 or 5 unit course.

Purpose:

The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at Santa Clara University a Jesuit Catholic university invites applications for a quarterly lecturer (non-tenure track) to teach an undergraduate course in Environmental Garbology (ENVS 185). The course will meet in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:10 am. The successful candidate will teach one course during the Spring Quarter. 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:

(1) Terminal degree (Ph.D. or JD) in Environmental Studies Environmental Science Waste Management Public Policy Law Geography Political Science Urban Planning or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Masters degree accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Environmental Studies and Sciences or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.

(2) Demonstrated excellence in teaching Environmental Studies at the college level.

(3) Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.

(b) 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 any academic year and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities

associated with 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;

(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 any service duties. You may be invited but not required to attend department meetings or activities.

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

(a) CV

(b) Sample syllabi

(d) A short cover letter

(e) Contact information for two references to be connected by the Department Chair

Application review will begin on January 16th 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

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 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.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin citizenship ancestry religion age sex sexual orientation gender gender expression gender identity marital status parental status veteran or military status physical or mental disability medical conditions pregnancy or related conditions reproductive health decisionmaking or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara Universitys equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at Notice of Availability

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at or by phone at .

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.

Position Title:Quarterly Lecturer in Environmental Studies/Sciences for Environmental Garbology during Spring Quarter 2026Position Type:TemporarySalary Range:$9552 for each 4 or 5 unit course.Purpose:The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at Santa Clara University a Jesuit Catholic uni...