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Santa Clara University
Quarterly Lecturer - Music (Pool)
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A Music Professor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches music related subject areas. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
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Job Description
Quarterly Lecturer
- Music (Pool)
Position Title:
Quarterly Lecturer- Music (Pool)
Position Type:
Temporary Salary Range:
$9552 for each 4 or 5 unit coursePurpose:
The Department of at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach various undergraduate courses in Music. 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 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./MFA) in Music or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master's degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Music or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered. 2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Music at the college level. 3. Excellent communication skills. 4. Ability to work well with colleagues.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students. 2. 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 academic year, and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with the 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; 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. Service (0%): This position does not require service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS
1. letter of interest, specifying qualifications (including secondary areas of interest and expertise), teaching experience, email and telephone contact information 2. curriculum vitae 3. names and contact information (email and phone number) for three references 4. representative sample syllabi and teaching evaluations for previous courses Please submit the following documents by the application deadline: August 15, 2026 SPECIALINSTRUCTIONS
Applicants will upload all of their information into Workday.Questions can be directed to:
music @scu.eduADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Quarter Dates:
Fall quarter is ten weeks running from Monday, September 21st- Friday, December 4th, with final exams Monday, December 7th
- Friday, December 11th. Winter Quarter is ten weeks from Monday, January 4th
- Friday, March 12th, with final exams Monday 15th
- Friday, March 19th. Spring quarter is ten weeks running from Monday, March 29th
- Friday, June 4th, with final exams Monday, June 7th
- Friday, June 11th.
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. To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/scu/scu/job/Santa-Clara-CA/Quarterly-Lecturer- -Music
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