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Quarterly Lecturer - Psychology Department

Santa Clara University  ·  Santa Clara, CA
LecturerNon-TenurePsychology

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Position Title: Quarterly Lecturer - Psychology Department Position Type: Temporary Salary Range: $9,552 per course Purpose: The Psychology Department at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in General Psychology, Sports Psychology, User Experience, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Psychology of Education,

Cognitive Neuroscience, and Forensic Psychology. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations. This is an applicant pool; as such, positions are hired as needed. The successful candidate/s will teach no more than 2 courses

in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Psychology or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree,

accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Psychology or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Psychology at the college level. Excellent communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students. (2) Experience teaching

and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students. 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: 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; Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students; Holding regular weekly office hours on- campus; Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the

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