Quarterly Lecturer in Mathematics for the Mathematics & Computer Science Department (POOL) 2026-2027

About the role

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Santa Clara University seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in Mathematics including Precalculus, 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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four in any academic year, and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with 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 on campus;
• Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
• Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
• Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D./MFA) in Mathematics or a closely-related field.
• Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in teaching Mathematics or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Mathematics at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.

Pay

$9839 for each 4 or 5 unit course.