Quarterly Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering (2026-2027 Pool)

About the role

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks applications for quarterly lecturers (QLs) for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach Mechanical 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 5:25-7:15 p.m., MWF class times: 7:25-9:15 p.m., and TR class times: 5:25-7:15 p.m., 5:25-7:15 p.m., and TR class times: 7:25-9:15 p.m. time slots. Undergraduate classes are held at various times throughout the day (Monday-Friday).

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses and participate in all related activities, including:
• 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
• Complete and submit time cards every two weeks
• Comply with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook

Qualifications

• Earned graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred)
• In a minimum, candidates should hold a Master’s degree with equivalent experience
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching mechanical engineering concepts at the undergraduate level, and possibly at the graduate level