Renewable Term Lecturer, Lower Division Mathematics

Position Title:
Renewable Term Lecturer, Lower Division Mathematics

Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:
Salary to be determined depending on experience; benefits eligible.

Purpose:
Purpose:
Santa Clara University is a private, Jesuit, Catholic university located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. As with most of the departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is a strictly undergraduate program. The University is focused on creating an academic community that educates citizens and leaders who will build a more humane, just, and sustainable world.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Santa Clara University seeks to fill up to two Renewable Term Lecturer positions in lower-division mathematics. Renewable Term Lecturer responsibilities include teaching seven mathematics courses over three academic quarters, professional activities that contribute to teaching mathematics, and service to the Departmental, College, and University.

Renewable Term Lecturers are appointed for a term of three years. Reappointment to subsequent terms of three years and then six years are possible, but are dependent upon three factors: evidence of superior teaching, professional activity, and service; persistent programmatic need in the curricular area defining the position; and availability of funding.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must

Have a graduate degree, preferably a Ph.D., in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field, to be completed by September 1, 2023.

Provide evidence of excellence in teaching at the university or college level and must demonstrate their teaching during their on-campus interviews. Candidates must have the ability to develop and teach lower-division mathematics courses, such as Pre-calculus, Finite Mathematics, The Nature of Mathematics, Calculus I, II, III, IV (for Science and Engineering majors), Business Calculus I and II, Calculus for Life Sciences I and II, and Introduction to Statistics. Candidates must have the potential to teach, advise and mentor undergraduates effectively.

Have excellent communication skills.

Be capable of performing service activities in the Department, College, University, and Profession. Candidates must have the ability to engage in professional activities that are appropriate to Mathematics and that contribute to their primary responsibility for teaching.

Desired Qualifications:
Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.

Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

Rank and Salary:
Renewable Term Lecturer, salary to be determined depending on experience; benefits eligible.

Starting Date:
September 1, 2023.

Application Deadline:
December 31, 2022

Responsibilities:
Faculty responsibilities are specified by the Santa Clara University Faculty Handbook (sec. 3.6). Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Teaching a standard teaching load of seven sections, consisting of lower-division mathematics courses, such as Pre-calculus, Finite Mathematics, The Nature of Mathematics, Calculus I, II, III, IV (for Science and Engineering majors), Business Calculus I and II, Calculus for Life Sciences I and II, and Introduction to Statistics;

Conducting all class meetings and exams, including holding the final exam at the scheduled time;

Holding regular office hours each week on campus;

Assigning and submitting grades to the Registrar by the designated deadline;

Administering narrative evaluations approved by the Chair of the Department for each course taught;

Serving as an advisor to assigned students;

Fulfilling other academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College or the Chair of the Department.;

As appropriate to rank, engage in service to the Department, College, University, and Profession, (as specified by the Santa Clara University Faculty Handbook - sec. 3.4A, 3.6), such as serving on committees, participating in professional organizations and activities, participating in and providing support for department and campus events;

Participate in professional activity that is appropriate to the discipline and that contributes to their primary responsibility for teaching. Note: Renewable Term Lecturers shall not be held to the same standards of scholarship as tenure-track faculty.

Application Process: Please submit the materials below to the SCU WorkDay system by December 31, 2022 for full consideration. The application must include the following:

A letter of application referencing this advertisement and indicating why the candidate is interested in teaching at Santa Clara University.

Personal statement(s) addressing teaching philosophy, professional activities related to Mathematics, and experience working with people of diverse cultures and identities.

Evidence of excellence in teaching (including syllabi and sample narrative and numerical evaluations.)

A current Curriculum Vitae.

Three letters from references that comment specifically on the candidate's teaching ability. The references themselves should e-mail their confidential letters to mhartglass@scu.edu by January 10, 2022;

Graduate Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable in the initial application).

For questions, please contact Dr. Mike Hartglass (mhartglass@scu.edu) , Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053, 408-554-4465. Departmental website: https://www.scu.edu/mathcs//

Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to the strategic goal of enriching the quality of our community of scholars by increasing the diversity among faculty, staff, and students. Women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups who can contribute to this goal are especially encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths, experiences, or interests related to achieving this goal in their letter of application.

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.

EEO Statement

​ Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. 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. The Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Jenna Elliott, Interim Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 408-551-3043, jrelliot@scu.edu , www.scu.edu/title-ix . Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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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 .

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