• Job Description

  Req#: R6098

  Position Title:

  Quarterly Lecturer - Political Science (POOL 2025-2026)

  Position Type:

  Temporary

  Salary Range:

  $9,552 per 4 or 5 unit course

  Purpose:

  The Department of Political Science at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in International Relations. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations. This is an applicant pool; as such, positions are hired as needed. The successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. All classes will be presented in person; however, if county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.

  (1) Fall Quarter (9/22/25 – 12/12/25, including exams).

  Course of interest: “International Law”

  (2) Winter Quarter (1/5/26 - 3/20/26, including exams).

  No openings anticipated

  (3) Spring Quarter (3/30/26 to 6/11/26, including exams).

  Course of interest: “Law, Security, and Force”

  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Terminal degree (Ph.D) in Political Science or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Political Science or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.

  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching Political Science at the college level.

  • 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%)

  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:

  • 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;

  • 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:

  • Cover letter

  • CV

  • Sample syllabi

  • Teaching evaluations

  • Contact information for two references

  Please submit the following documents by the application deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

  SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

  Applicants will upload all of their information into Workday, with the exception of confidential letters of reference. Those letters must be emailed to Pam Doherty at pdoherty@scu.edu.

  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 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).

  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 go to 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

  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.

• About the company

  Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley.

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