Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer for LEAD 1: LEAD scholars program

Position Title:

Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer for LEAD 1: LEAD scholars program

Position Type:

Temporary

Hiring Range:

$3750 for the 2-unit course

Purpose: The LEAD Scholars Program at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit Catholic university, is receiving applications to teach one lower-division 2-unit seminar course entitled: LEAD Seminar during fall quarter 2021. The LEAD Scholars Program supports first-generation college students at Santa Clara University. LEAD Seminar introduces for new first-year students to Santa Clara University campus life, academic expectations, resources and leadership opportunities.

This course is scheduled to be taught on Mondays: 4:45-6:25 PM

Basic Qualifications: Master's degree required in non-profit administration, counseling, higher education or a related field. Applicants should also be familiar with the Santa Clara University campus and should have experience working with underrepresented students including first-generation college students, students of color and low-income students.

Responsibilities: Faculty responsibilities are specified by the Santa Clara University Faculty Handbook (sec. 3.6). Duties are included but not limited to:

Teaching one lecture section of LEAD 1 during fall quarter 2021 (09/01/2021-12/31/2021)

Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with the assigned course, including

* Conducting all assigned class meetings and individual conferences with students;
* Implementing a syllabus designed by the LEAD Scholars Program
* Assigning and evaluating student work including exams and written assignments;
* Holding weekly office hours virtually;
* Meeting regularly and collaborating with a student peer educator
* Submitting student grades to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
* Administering numerical and narrative course evaluations to each class as assigned by the chair
* Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, or the Program Director.
* Instructor is also expected to teach the second course in the sequence, LEAD 2 in winter 2022 on the same day and time.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications will be reviewed starting August 2, 2021 and will continue until filled.

Your application should include:

Letter of Interest: Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

First Professional Reference Contact Information

Second Professional Reference Contact Information

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.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Belinda Guthrie, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 408-551-3043, bguthrie@scu.edu, www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.