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Lecturer - Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Santa Clara University  ·  Department of Computer Science and Engineering  ·  Santa Clara, CA
LecturerNon-TenureComputer Science

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Position Title: Lecturer - Department of Computer Science and Engineering Position Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Salary Range: $104,375.00 - $116,021.00 Purpose: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering invites applications for one lecturer for the 2026-2027 academic year. The department is specifically seeking candidates with expertise in at least two areas of: data structures, assembly languages, logic

design, algorithms, embedded systems, computer architecture, operating systems, programming languages, compilers, software engineering, database, parallel programming, machine learning, and other topics in computer science and engineering. The full-time teaching load is 9 course equivalents (CEs) per academic year – taught over 3 academic quarters (fall, winter, spring). A 4-unit course is 1 CE; a 2-unit graduate

course is 0.66 CE; and an undergraduate lab with Teaching Assistant (TA) support is 0.25 CE. Course release(s) may be approved for advising/service to the Departments. Basic Qualifications: The candidate should hold a Ph.D. degree (or have a Master’s degree with relevant experience) in computer engineering, computer science, or a related field. The candidate should have demonstrated evidence of effective

university-level teaching and an understanding of the Santa Clara teaching-scholar model. Responsibilities: Teaching duties include but are not limited to: A. Teach a course load equivalent to nine courses per academic year as defined by the University. Course releases may be approved for advising/service duties. B. Conduct all assigned class meetings, assign and grade class assignments and exams. C. Hold weekly

office hours on campus and be available to students. D. Assign and submit student grades to the registrar by the designated deadlines. E. Conduct course assessments as required by the department(s). F. Supervise student projects only if necessary. G. Fulfill other necessary instructional, academic, or service activities (e.g., department meetings and department/school events). Start Date: 09/01/2026 Close Date: Open

Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications will begin immediately, until the position is filled. All candidates must submit (1) a letter of application which includes the candidate’s qualifications and a statement of teaching interests, (2) a current Curriculum Vitae, and (3) contact information for three professional references. Unless requested to do so, applicants should not send

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