2026-27AY Quarterly Lecturer - Finance (Pool)
About the role
The Department of Finance at Santa Clara University seeks candidates for multiple positions as a Quarterly Lecturer to teach various courses in Finance at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the 2026-27 academic year. Santa Clara University is a Jesuit, Catholic university located in Silicon Valley. 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.
Responsibilities
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
Requirements
An undergraduate degree in a related field
A Master's degree is desirable
College-level teaching experience is desirable
Qualifications
An undergraduate degree in a related field
A Master's degree is desirable
College-level teaching experience is desirable
Skills
Ability to develop and deliver engaging lectures
Experience with relevant software and tools
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options
Professional development opportunities
Access to university resources and services
Pay
Starting at $10,230 per 4-unit undergraduate course
Schedule
Fixed term of one quarter
Contact Information
To apply, interested applicants should submit: A cover letter indicating interest and qualifications, CV, Teaching evaluations (if available), and Contact information for at least three references. Before starting, the applicant must provide proof of education or certification. Questions can be directed to: finance@scu.edu