An Economics Professor teaches foundational economics ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the economics curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
Starting at $10,230 per 4-unit undergraduate course
Purpose:
The Economics Department at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university in Silicon Valley, seeks candidates to teach various undergraduate Economics Courses for the academic year 2026-2027. This pool is refreshed annually to address short-term teaching needs in the Leavey School of Business. Quarterly Lecturers are appointed on a course-by-course basis for a fixed term of one quarter.
Basic Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics and must have demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level.
Responsibilities:
Fulfilling all duties associated with these courses, including: Developing syllabi, assignments, and readings that align with course learning outcomes Conducting and appearing on time for all scheduled class meetings Using appropriate measures of student performance and providing timely feedback Assigning grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work by quarterly deadlines Maintaining regular office hours at times convenient to students
Preferred Qualifications:
Undergraduate teaching experience.
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae Questions can be directed to: economics@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 /). 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 hraccommodations@scu.edu 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 hrservicedesk@scu.edu .
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/XMLNAME-2026-27AY-Quarterly-Lecturer---Economics--Pool-_R7500 jeid-905d256d8dc8ed4b8040a30bd451a833
