Lecturer - General Engineering

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA United States

Lecturer - General Engineering

Position Title:

Lecturer - General Engineering

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$101,335.00 - $112,642.00

Purpose:

The position entails teaching "Introduction to Engineering" (ENGR 1) and its associated lab (ENGR 1L), a required foundational course for all incoming engineering students at SCU.

Basic Qualifications.

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline or other closely related field.

• Proven excellence and enthusiasm for teaching, specifically in engaging first-year students through active learning and design-oriented experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of the Santa Clara teaching model and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level.

• Doctoral study or research and publications in engineering education and/or engineering design

• Experience in course or program development especially curricula involving first-year students, design-oriented activities, and/or engineering fundamentals

Responsibilities

Teaching duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead both lectures and lab sections of ENGR 1, coordinating closely with other faculty and teaching assistants.

• Teach 7.5 to 9 course equivalents annually, adjusted based on expertise.

• Conduct regular class meetings, assess and grade assignments and exams. Assign and submit student grades to the Office of the Registrar by designated deadlines.

• Maintain weekly office hours and actively support student learning.

• Participate in departmental activities, including meetings, committee service, and university events such as Preview Day, Open House, and Senior Project Presentations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit your application materials promptly.

Unless required to do so, applicants should not send letters of reference or transcripts. Listed references will be contacted only for finalists for the position.

Additional Information

For questions on this posting, please contact Dr. Fatemeh Davoudi (mailto:fatemeh.davoudi@scu.edu?subject=R5656%20Lecturer), Associate Professor and Intro to Engineering Lead, General Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053.

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 ("Local 1021"); see http://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

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

?Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at http://www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found athttp://www.scu.edu/title-ixhttps://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, mailto:oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services https://university-operations.scu.edu/campus-safety/crime-reporting/. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the https://www.scu.edu/phonebook/Department-of-Human-Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at mailto:iahluwalia@scu.edu.

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://apptrkr.com/6188855

https://www.jobelephant.com/

jeid-76586b9ce904d54ea46afc985684bee7

Requirements

Start Date: No Start Date
Education: Varied (See Description)
Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information