Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer-Mechanical Engineering (Pool)

Position Title: Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer-Mechanical Engineering (Pool) Position Type: Temporary Salary Range: $9460 per Course Equivalent (CE) Purpose: Purpose: The School of Engineering seeks a dynamic quarterly adjunct lecturer (QAL) for the 2023-2024 academic year to teach undergraduate level (possibly graduate level) MECH courses and labs. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a solid commitment to innovative teaching methods, and the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the University. Demonstrated dedication to the well-being and advancement of students, colleagues, the School, and the discipline of mechanical engineering. They will be expected to be able to teach in our undergraduate programs, or possibly graduate programs. Santa Clara University operates on a quarter system. Each quarter (fall, winter, and spring) is 10 weeks long, with an extra week for final examinations. Undergraduate classes are typically offered either three times a week Monday/Wednesday/Friday for 1 hour 5 minutes per session or two times a week Tuesday/Thursday for 1 hour 40 minutes and are typically four units. We also offer 1 unit courses and labs which are typically only taught once per week, courses for 1 hour 5 minutes, and labs for 2 hours 45 mins. QALs are allowed to teach up to 4 course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year with no more than 2 CEs in any particular quarter. Additionally, QALs are allowed to teach an additional 2 CEs during the summer terms. Generally, course equivalencies are: UNDERGRADUATE: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE 1 unit lab = 0.5 CE 1 unit lab with a teaching assistant = 0.25 CE GRADUATE: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE 2 unit lecture = 0.66 CE Basic Qualifications: Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in mechanical engineering. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master’s degree with equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching mechanical engineering concepts at the undergraduate level, and possibly at the graduate level. Responsibilities: Teach one or more undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses and participate in all related activities, including: 1. Prepare and conduct all assigned class meetings 2. Assign and evaluate/grade student work appropriately 3. Be available to students for consultation outside of class 4. Assign student grades appropriately and submit them on time to the Office of Student Records 5. Conduct course assessments as required by the department 6. Complete and submit time cards every two weeks 7. Comply with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook Special Instructions to Applicants: All QAL faculty must apply via Workday once each academic year to be hired as a QAL faculty. Your letter of application must include letter of interest, the specific courses you are interested in teaching that match your expertise, and contact information for three references. Additional Information Hiring is made on a quarterly basis. The first class dates for the 2023-2024 academic year are: Fall 2023 – Monday September 18, 2023 Winter 2024 – Monday, January 8, 2024 Spring 2024 – Monday, April 2, 2024 Summer 2024 – Monday, June 20, 2024 COVID-19 Statement The health and safety of the university community is a top priority. All Santa Clara University students, and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or request a medical or religious exemption. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for additional information. Work Authorization: Santa Clara University does not sponsor any visa applications 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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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. Santa Clara University is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university located in California’s Silicon Valley, offering its 8,800 students rigorous undergraduate curricula in arts and sciences, business, and engineering, plus master’s, Ph.D., and law degrees. Santa Clara University requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. This mandate allows for limited exemptions and a grace period for new hires to comply with the vaccination requirement. Santa Clara University does not sponsor work visas for staff positions. If hired, individuals must independently provide proof of their eligibility to work in the United States. 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