Job Details

Lecturer in Child Studies

Position Number: 6226830
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education

Lecturer in Child Studies

Position Title:
Lecturer in Child Studies

Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $11,070 - $11,760 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 (non-tenure track) to teach 6-courses 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 in-person 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 social-justice, anti-racist, and cultural competence perspective, all constructs that are critical for 21st-century child advocates. As a complement to the curriculum, CHST majors work extensively with children and families in local schools and community-based programs. Our faculty is committed to addressing the myriad issues affecting marginalized populations: education policy, the pre-school to prison pipeline, socio-emotional 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 Master's Degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Education or closely-related field (5-7 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: childstudies@scu.edu

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/.

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

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 University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title 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 www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. 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 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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