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Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept

Position Number: 6117042
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Science - Chemistry

Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept

Position Title:
Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept

Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

Salary will be between $56,900 and $108,540, based on the number of courses assigned and years of teaching experience; benefits eligible

Purpose:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for an Lecturer (one-year, non-tenure-track) in General and Organic Chemistry. Courses may include General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I, II, and III, and/or Biochemistry. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 5-9 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, 2025. This is an in-person position.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master's degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Chemistry or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.

(2) Demonstrates excellence in teaching Chemistry at the college level.

(3) Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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 (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;

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.

SERVICE (5%)

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 Lecturer faculty members, service expectations must be commensurate with the full-time equivalency 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following materials through the Workday hiring portal

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Curriculum Vitae
Sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations from previous courses
A short cover letter
Contact information for two references

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open until the position is filled. Applications received by April 14, 2024 will receive the fullest consideration.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT:

This ad will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants must upload all of their information into Workday to be considered for the position. Applications that do not include all requested application materials or remain otherwise incomplete will not be considered. For all inquiries related to this position, please email chemapp@scu.edu.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 ("Local 1021"); see https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Work Authorization:

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas 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 employer. 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. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

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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 iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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