Job Details

Lecturer - Art History

Position Number: 7044907
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Art History

Lecturer - Art History

Position Title:
Lecturer - Art History

Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

Salary will be between $54,650 to $58,000 based on the number of courses taught and years of teaching experience; benefits eligible.

Purpose:

The Department of Art and Art History at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a Lecturer (one-year non-tenure-track) in Art History. The course rotation includes two Cultures and Ideas (C&I) sequences (for a total of 4 classes) plus one additional art history course. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of five courses, with three in the winter, and two in the spring. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. This position starts September 1, 2026 and ends August 31, 2027. This is an in-person position.

The C&I sequence must approach the history of visual culture from a global perspective (including both Western and non-Western components) and span a chronological sequence of at least 200 years. Art historians of various specialties may propose Cultures and Ideas I-II course sequences as long as they include Western and non-Western components. You may choose to use a pre-approved syllabus for the Cultures and Ideas sequence or develop your own sequence in conjunction with departmental expectations (Note: new courses are submitted to a rigorous approval process through a college faculty committee.)

For details, see https://www.scu.edu/provost/core/faculty-core-resources/.

Examples of pre-approved Art History courses that satisfy core Cultures and Ideas I-II requirements include: Art and Identity; Venice: Crossroads of the World; China on the Silk Road; Oceanic Encounters; Arts of the Americas; Art of the Indian Subcontinent.

The schedule requires two sections of Cultures and Ideas 1 in Winter/Spring on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am - 9:05 am, and 9:15 am - 10:20, with an additional lower division course from 11:45 am - 12:50 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The two sections of Cultures and Ideas will continue in the Spring, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am - 9:05 am, and 9:15 am - 10:20 am. Due to scheduling requirements for Cultures & Ideas sections (which must be taught on the same days at the same times for two quarters in a row), these times are not negotiable.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Terminal degree (Ph.D) in Art History or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Art History or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
Demonstrates excellence in teaching Art History at the college level.
Demonstrates promise in teaching Art History topics proposed for Culture & Ideas course sequence.
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.
PhD in hand at the time of start date.
Previous experience with similar course(s).

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 full-time 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 Lecturer faculty members, service expectations must be commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment. Additional service must be included through an assignment letter as part of the faculty member's formal written appointment.

Attend monthly departmental meetings.

Other minimal instructional or academic duties may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department.

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Interested applicants must submit all of the following documents via online at https://jobs.scu.edu/

Please submit the following documents by April 16, 2026.

1. A letter of interest, including overview of qualifications and how applicant's goals, teaching, or life experiences enrich the diversity within the department and academic community.

2. Brief statement of teaching philosophy.

3. A current CV.

4. A list of three professional references, including contact information.

5. Samples of syllabi and supporting instructional materials.

6. Evidence of teaching excellence - such as course evaluations.

7. Suggestions for a Culture and Ideas Art History course sequence that you would be interested in teaching. A sample syllabus will be provided upon request.

Applicants will upload all of their information into Workday, with the exception of confidential letters of reference. Only finalists will be asked to provide reference letters. Those letters must be emailed to the Department Chair, Ryan Reynolds at rmreynolds@scu.edu. Contact Ryan Reynolds at rmreynolds@scu.edu for all inquiries related to the job description.

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/.

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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 hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750.

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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