Job Details

Quarterly Lecturer - ELSJ 50- Law and Social Justice

Position Number: 6846367
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

Quarterly Lecturer - ELSJ 50- Law and Social Justice

Position Title:
Quarterly Lecturer - ELSJ 50- Law and Social Justice

Position Type:
Temporary

Salary Range:

This is a 2-unit course, so the salary is $4,776

Purpose:

The College of Arts and Sciences at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a quarterly lecturer (non-tenure track) to teach the undergraduate course called ELSJ 50 - Law and Social Justice in Spring 2026 on a schedule of T 3:50 PM 7:10 PM.

Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. All classes will be presented in-person, however, if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online. Spring quarter starts March 30, 2026 and ends June 5, with a week for final examinations that follows. The contract will start on March 16, 2026.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Terminal degree (Ph.D./MFA) in ELSJ or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master's degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in ELSJ or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.

(2) Demonstrated excellence in teaching ELSJ at the college level.

(3) Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.

(2) Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

Course description:

This course provides a theoretical, vocational, and legal doctrinal foundation for students interested in social justice law. The assigned reading offers an opportunity to consider the relationship between law and social justice in several different contexts, including the structure of the legal profession and the delivery of legal services; the efforts to achieve social justice and civil rights through litigation in areas such as work, subsistence, housing, voting, and education; the problem of access to courts and the role of the judiciary; and the role of lawyers working with community movements to effect social change. This course satisfies the Civic Engagement requirement and qualifies as part of the Social Justice Pathway in the University's Core Curriculum. Also listed as ELSJ 50. (2 units)

RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING (100%).
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:
a. 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;
b. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;
c. Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
d. Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated
deadline;
e. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
f. 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.

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

1. Please submit the following documents: CV, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations from previous courses, a short cover letter, and contact information for references.

2. Applications are due by February 6, 2026.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Questions can be directed to: ugradstudies@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/).

Telecommute

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

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/.

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 visit the Campus Safety Services website. 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

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750.

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.

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/scu/scu/job/Santa-Clara-CA/Quarterly-Lecturer---ELSJ-50--Law-and-Social-Justice_R6961