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Quarterly Lecturer - Spanish (Pool) 2026 - 2027
Scu · Santa Clara, CA · Active · $9,552 / year · Workday Recruiting
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Scu |
| Title | Quarterly Lecturer - Spanish (Pool) 2026 - 2027 |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | - |
| Location | Santa Clara, CA, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Part Time |
| Salary | $9,552 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Workday Recruiting |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-04-28 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-30 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
Position Title:
Quarterly Lecturer - Spanish (Pool) 2026 - 2027
Position Type:
Temporary
Salary Range:
$9,552 for each 4 or 5-unit course.
Purpose:
The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in Spanish during the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need.
The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four total courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week 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. NOTE: This is an applicant POOL; as such, positions are hired only as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D or ABD in Spanish and/or Latin American Studies, Linguistics or Education with a Spanish emphasis, or a closely-related field preferred. Alternatively, Master's level applicants with at least 2 years of experience as instructor of record at the college level.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching Spanish at the college/university level.
Preference will be given to outstanding candidates who, in addition to TA experience, have a record of excellence in teaching Spanish courses at least two or more years at the University level.
Excellent communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience and expertise with communicatively-oriented, proficiency-based language instruction, ACTFL World Readiness Standards, and instructional technologies.
Expertise in 2nd Language Acquisition & Pedagogy.
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%)
Fulfill all responsibilities associated with teaching assigned courses, including but not limited to:
Teach no more than two courses per quarter and no more than four courses over three academic quarters (fall, winter, spring).
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 on campus;
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;
Teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or work with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee;
Work in conjunction with Language coordinator on course development, pedagogy and assessment.
SERVICE (0%)
This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT: Course start dates vary by quarter:
● Fall 2026 – Contract Start Date: September 1, 2026; Fall classes begin: September 21, 2026
● Winter 2027 – Contract Start Date: December 16, 2026; Winter classes begin: January 4, 2027
● Spring 2027 – Contract Start Date: March 1, 2027; Spring classes begin: March 29, 2027
HOW TO APPLY: APPLICANT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: To be considered for the position, the following documents MUST be submitted:
Letter of interest, specifying qualifications, teaching experience and teaching philosophy
Current curriculum vitae
Evidence of teaching excellence, such as teaching evaluations and sample syllabi
Upon Request:
References and graduate transcripts should be made available upon request
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 https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/ )
Telecommute
Santa 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 University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/ .
Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
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 [email protected] or by phone at (408)554-5750. Please note : This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact [email protected] .
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.
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