Academic Year Adjunct Lecturer in Classical Culture and Literature (Classics Dept.)

The Department of Classics at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for an Academic Year Adjunct Lecturer (one-year, non-tenure track) in classical culture and literature. Courses may include undergraduate reading courses in Greek and Latin, a two-quarter first-year humanities core course (Cultures and Ideas), and an advanced writing course on Roman Legacy or Roman Civilization. Specific courses will be chosen according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of seven 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, 2023. This position is for in-person instruction, however, the successful applicant may have to provide temporary on-line instruction should a county health or university health situation so require.

Hiring Range:

The salary will be between $68,719 and $72,924 based on the number of courses taught and years of teaching experience; benefits eligible.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Applicants should have a terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Classics or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Greek and Roman culture and philology or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching), will be considered.

2. Demonstrates excellence in teaching classics 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.

Responsibilities:

Teaching (95%) Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with teaching the 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;

g. Serving as an advisor to a reasonable number of students, commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment, by providing informed advice to those students; h. Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching excellence in relevant courses, and three confidential reference letters. Demonstrations of inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity or demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students is desirable. The cover letter, CV, and evidence of teaching excellence should be uploaded on the Santa Clara University Website. The three confidential reference letters should be emailed to classicsdepartment@scu.edu.

We will begin reviewing applications on April 12th.

Work Authorization:

Santa Clara University does not sponsor any visa applications for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.