Lecturer in Human Physiology

About the role

The Department of Biology at Santa Clara University invites applications for a Lecturer (1-year, non-tenure-track) in Human Physiology. Courses include a non-majors laboratory course in Human Health and Disease and an upper-division laboratory course in Human Physiology. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 6.5 courses, with at least two courses each in each quarter, fall, winter and spring. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. This position starts September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• TEACHING (95%)
  • Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with teaching the assigned courses, including: Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively; Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students; Holding regular weekly office hours; Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline; Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core; Serving as an advisor to a reasonable number of students, commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment, by providing informed advice to those students; Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development.
• SERVICE (5%)
  • Fostering and advancing the mission and goals of the department, the University, or the profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship or creative work such as service on committees, participation in professional organizations and activities, and community service performed in virtue of their professional expertise or association with the University.

Basics Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, Public Health Science, Cell and Molecular Biology, or a closely related field is required at time of application.
• Experience teaching life sciences at the university level is required.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching courses in life sciences at the university level and have experience teaching upper-division laboratory courses to life science majors.
• Excellent communication skills are expected.
• Willness to use inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.