Academic Year Adjunct Lecturer

Position Title: Academic Year Adjunct Lecturer Philosophy Department

Position Type: Fixed Term 

Salary Range: $71,470-$97,470 depends on years of teaching experience and number of courses taught. Benefits eligible. 

The Department of Philosophy at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for three fixed-term positions (non-tenure track), with a start date of September 1, 2024. Two are one-year term positions, the other is a two-year term position. AOS/AOC is open. We seek someone qualified to teach some 60% or more of the following courses: 

 • A two-quarter Core Curriculum sequence in Critical Thinking and Writing for first-year students. 

• A two-quarter Core Curriculum sequence on Culture and Ideas for first-year students, essentially a diachronic survey of some issue of cultural and philosophical significance across cultures. 

• Introductory applied ethics courses (e.g. Business Ethics, Ethics in Health Care (bioethics), Ethics and Technology, Ethics in Politics, Ethics and Law). 

• Introductory logic (formal or informal). 

• An intro-level historical survey covering the Early Modern period in Western philosophy and/or Western philosophy post-Kant. 

If scheduling permits, the candidate may also be invited to teach upper-division courses in his or her research specialty. 

The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 7 courses over the year, with at least two courses in each quarter—fall, winter, and spring. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set aside for final examinations. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to, and exemplary record of, undergraduate teaching. It is possible to increase the course load to as many as 9 courses if the department needs the coverage and the instructor is willing. 

Located in the heart of northern California’s Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit, Catholic university and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion; in this spirit, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.  This position is for in-person instruction, however, the successful applicant may have to provide temporary online instruction should the county health or university health situation so require.

Basic Qualifications: 

Ph.D. in Philosophy prior to date of appointment. The successful candidate will have experience and a proven record of excellence in teaching Philosophy or related subjects at the undergraduate level, along with evidence of professional engagement. Readiness to teach a wide range of introductory courses across the philosophical curriculum is essential. Experience working with people of diverse cultures and identities, and potential to contribute to one or more departmental, college, or university priorities will be especially valued. Applicants should be aware of Jesuit educational philosophy, the social justice mission of the University, and the mission of the Department of Philosophy at Santa Clara University. 

Preferred Qualifications: (1) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU's 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. Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development. 

h. 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

SERVICE (5%) The SCU Faculty Handbook section 3.6.3.3 defines service as “fostering and advancing the mission and goals of the department, the University, or the profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship or creative work such as service on committees, participation in professional organizations and activities, and community service performed in virtue of their professional expertise or association with the University.” Service may more specifically include attending department meetings, serving on committees, advising student organizations and honor societies, taking part in student recruitment/orientation efforts, and contributing to the accreditation or program assessment. To respect the time and commitment of AYAL faculty members, service expectations must be commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment. Service is typically evaluated as 5% of the appointment. Additional service must be included through an assignment letter as part of the faculty member’s formal written appointment. 

Other minimal instructional or academic duties may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department. 

Start Date: 9/01/2024 

Application close date: 4/26/2024

Open Until Filled. 

Please submit the application materials to the Workday system via the Human Resources website listed below under "How to apply"

The application must include: 

1. A cover letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications for the position 

2. Curriculum Vitae 

3. A personal statement addressing teaching philosophy and experience working with people of diverse cultures and identities 

4. Student evaluations of teaching and other indications of teaching effectiveness, including original and unedited institutional reports of numerical evaluations and unedited student comments on teaching (as are found in narrative evaluations of teaching) if possible. Please include a brief explanation of numerical scales or relevant comparisons used. 

5. Samples of course syllabi (to a maximum of 2) 

6. Writing sample (may be a dissertation chapter, published or unpublished work) 

7. Contact information for three professional references. At the first interview level, letters for recommendation will be required.

This job advertisement will be open until April 26, 2024. 

Additional Information: For questions, please contact Professor Christopher B. Kulp, [email protected] Chair, Department of Philosophy, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053-0310, 408-554-4842. 

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 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/

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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 [email protected].