Quarterly Lecturer (QL) - ECEN

Company: Santa Clara Univer
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 10, 2024

Job Description:

Quarterly Lecturer (QL) - ECEN
Position Title: Quarterly Lecturer (QL) - ECEN
Position Type: Temporary
Salary Range: $10,051 per Course Equivalent (CE)
Purpose: The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2024-2025 academic year to teach Electrical & Computer Engineering courses.
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.
Graduate classes are typically held during the 7:10-9:00 a.m., 5:10-7:00 p.m., and 7:10-9:00 p.m. time slots. Undergraduate classes are held at various times throughout the day (Monday-Friday).
QLs are allowed to teach up to 4-course equivalencies (CEs) per academic year with no more than 2 CEs in any particular quarter. Additionally, QLs are allowed to teach an additional 2 CEs during the summer terms.
Generally, course equivalencies are:

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• UNDERGRADUATE: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE 1 unit lab = 0.5 CE 1 unit lab with a teaching assistant (TA) = 0.25
  
• GRADUATE: 4 unit lecture = 1 CE 2 unit lecture = 0.66 CE
  
  Basic Qualifications:
  
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  • Earned a graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Electrical & Computer engineering, or a closely related field. At a minimum, candidates should hold a Master's degree with equivalent experience.
    
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching Electrical & Computer engineering at the undergraduate level and/or graduate level.
    
    Responsibilities:
    
    
  • Teach one or more undergraduate or graduate courses in Electrical & Computer engineering, including:
    
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    • Prepare and conduct all assigned class meetings;
      
    • Assign and evaluate/grade student work appropriately;
      
    • Be available to students for consultation outside of class;
      
    • Assign student grades appropriately and submit them on time to the Office of Student Records;
      
    • Conduct course assessments as required by the department.
      
      Special Instructions to Applicants:
      All QL faculty must apply via Workday once each academic year to be hired as QL faculty. Your application must include a 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 2024-2025 academic year are: Fall 2024 - Monday, September 23, 2024 Winter 2025 - Monday, January 6, 2025 Spring 2025 - Monday, March 31, 2025 Summer 2025 - Monday, June 23, 2025
      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.
      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: 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.
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