Job Details

Lecturer in Child Studies

Position Number: 7079172
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Human Development & Family Studies

Lecturer in Child Studies

Position Title:
Lecturer in Child Studies

Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

Salary will be between $55,350 and $82,320, based on the number of courses taught and years of teaching experience; benefits eligible.

Purpose:

The Department of Child Studies at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a Lecturer (non-tenure track) to teach 5-7-courses in Child Studies. Courses may include: Cultural Competence & Humility (CHST 4), two sections of Advanced Writing for Social Sciences (CHST 100), The Future Teachers Project Seminar (CHST 196) and directing the Future Teachers Project at the equivalent of one course. There is the potential of teaching one additional course. Descriptions for courses in Child Studies can be found here. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 5 or 7 courses, with at least one course in each quarter, fall, winter and spring. Each quarter is 10 weeks long with an 11th week set for final examinations. This position starts September 1, 2026. This position is for in-person instruction.

We are interested in candidates whose teaching interests align with the mission of the Child Studies Department:

Our curriculum encompasses a social-justice, anti-racist, and cultural competence perspective, all constructs that are critical for 21st-century child advocates. As a complement to the curriculum, CHST majors work extensively with children and families in local schools and community-based programs. Our faculty is committed to addressing the myriad issues affecting marginalized populations: education policy, the pre-school to prison pipeline, socio-emotional processes, political dynamics, community organizing, and institutional change.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Terminal Degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field is preferred. Applications who are ABD or possess a Master's Degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Education or closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered;

(2) Demonstrates excellence in teaching at the college level;

(3) Excellent communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEACHING (100%)

(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;

(g) Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development.

SERVICE (0%):

This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

Applicants should send the following materials by April 30th, 2026:

(a) CV;

(b) Sample syllabus or similar course material;

(c) Teaching Evaluations;

(d) Short letter of introduction explaining your qualifications for teaching the course(s) you are qualified to teach;

(e) Please have two recommenders send confidential letter of references directly to this email: childstudies@scu.edu

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/.

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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.

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