Quarterly Lecturer - LEAD Scholars Vocational Exploration

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer - LEAD Scholars Vocational Exploration

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$4,517.00

Purpose:

The LEAD Scholars Program at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit Catholic University, is accepting applications to teach one lower-division 2-unit Vocational Exploration Seminar course entitled:

LEAD 16: Mission Driven Vocations (Spring 2025)

In this course, students have the opportunity to explore the various types of professional positions in mission-driven organizations including non-profit and benefit corporations through coursework, site visits and guest speakers.

LEAD 18: Success in Life & School (Winter 2025)

In this class, you will learn about various high impact experiences, and take the steps to engage in them. This will include broadening your network, learning more about your field, applying to internship, exploring research positions and discovering paths to graduate school. Reserved for LEAD Scholars only and Sophomore standing or above.

LEAD 20: Exploring Health Care Vocations (Winter 2025)

This course will explore the wide range of opportunities available in the health care field in both the medical and public health sectors. It will also guide students through reflection on their career and educational plans and goals. Students will also develop strategies for accessing vocational and educational opportunities in the field including networking, interviewing skills, resume development, and graduate school exploration.

LEAD 22: Exploring Graduate School (Spring 2025)

This course will provide an exploration of graduate school. Students will gain insight in how to research and successfully apply to graduate school, as well as explore the graduate school experience. Students will be provided with an overview of graduate school options and guided in researching graduate programs in their specific areas of interests.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Additionally applicants should have at least 5 years of experience working a in the industry related field, with broad knowledge about training and career opportunities, and interest in working with first-generation students from diverse backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Faculty responsibilities are specified by the Santa Clara University Faculty Handbook (sec. 3.6). Duties are included but not limited to:

• Teaching one lecture section during Winter Quarter 2025 OR Spring Quarter 2025.
  
  
• Winter 2025 Contract dates are: 12/16/24 to 5/31/25. First day of instruction: 1/6/25. Last day of instruction: 3/14/25. Grades due: 3/26/25
  
  
• Spring 2025 Contract dates are: 3/1/25 to 6/30/25. First day of instruction: 3/31/25. Last day of instruction: 6/6/25. Grades due: 6/17/25
  
  
• Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with the assigned course including:
  
  
• Conducting all assigned class meetings and individual conferences with students;
  
  
• Assigning and evaluating student work including exams and written assignments;
  
  
• Holding weekly office hours on campus;
  
  
• Submitting student grades to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
  
  
• Administering numerical and narrative course evaluations to each class as assigned by the chair; and
  
  
• Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as my be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, or the Program Director or Associate Director.
  
  

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Letter of Interest: Qualifications and Relevant Experience
  
  
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  
  
• First Professional Reference Contact Information
  
  
• Second Professional Reference Contact Information
  
  

Please submit the following documents by the application deadline: 12/6/24

Questions can be directed to: Verónica Villa vvilla@scu.edu

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 /).

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/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

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 www.scu.edu/title-ix . Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/ , (408) 554-4109, 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

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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.