Position Title: Quarterly Lecturer - Spanish (Pool) 2026 - 2027 Position Type: Temporary Salary Range: $9,552 for each 4 or 5-unit course. Purpose: The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in Spanish during the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Specific assignments will be
made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four total courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week 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. NOTE: This is an applicant POOL; as such, positions are hired only as needed. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D or ABD in Spanish and/or Latin American Studies, Linguistics or Education with a Spanish emphasis, or a closely-related field preferred. Alternatively, Master's level applicants
with at least 2 years of experience as instructor of record at the college level. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Spanish at the college/university level. Preference will be given to outstanding candidates who, in addition to TA experience, have a record of excellence in teaching Spanish courses at least two or more years at the University level. Excellent communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience
and expertise with communicatively-oriented, proficiency-based language instruction, ACTFL World Readiness Standards, and instructional technologies. Expertise in 2nd Language Acquisition & Pedagogy. Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students. Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students. RESPONSIBILITIES TEACHING
(100%) Fulfill all responsibilities associated with teaching assigned courses, including but not limited to: Teach no more than two courses per quarter and no more than four courses over three academic quarters (fall, winter, spring). 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
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