Lecturer - Department of Education

Position Title:

Lecturer - Department of Education

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

Pay rate is between is $10,696 and $11,361 per standard 3 unit course, based on the number of years of teaching experience at the university level.

Purpose:

Purpose

The Department of Education at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit Catholic institution, seeks to hire a Lecturer/Coordinator in its Education Leadership program and supporting leadership development specifically in the area of inclusive education. The responsibilities of the Lecturer position will be equal to a teaching load of up to nine courses over four academic quarters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, EdD, or similar degree preferred, MA considered) in school administration, education, and/or educational leadership
• Five years of teaching or leadership experience
• Five or more years of leadership in the areas of special education and inclusive education, broadly. In particular, we are seeking a candidate who will support curriculum growth for area leaders as they seek to deepen and expand their efforts in inclusive education, and to support our teacher education faculty as they deepen their new dual credential model in teacher education.
• Experience in a higher education setting
• Commitment to social justice and equity education

Responsibilities

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Teaching:

Teach multiple courses in the Educational Leadership program. Specifically, this faculty member will be asked to teach the following courses to students in the MA and/or EdD in programs: Instructional Leadership, Trauma Informed Leadership, and Leading People and Organizations. As such, the individual should have deep experience in instructional leadership, school and district leadership, human resource and employee management in schools, and a deep understanding of trauma and how that understanding should shape school and instructional leadership.

Administrative Service

The individual in this position will also engage in the teaching and development of leaders specifically in the area of inclusive education, supporting professional outreach and professional development efforts outlined in the Warmenhoven Inclusive Education grant. This will include leading a team for coaching and development of educational leaders in their inclusive education efforts across the region.

Student & Development:

• Advise students as requested

Candidates must have extensive experience as Educational Leaders in public education settings, a CA Administrative Services Credential and familiarity with the requirements of the CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) and extensive experience leading efforts to expand inclusive education within public schools and districts.

MA required, EdD or PhD in relevant area preferred.

Instructions to Applicants

We will review applications as they are submitted.

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Two letters of reference
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Additional Information

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 https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/ ).

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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/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. 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

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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 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 iahluwalia@scu.edu.