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Annual Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Position Number: 6336962
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Engineering - Mechanical

Annual Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Position Title:
Annual Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

he salary range for a full 9 CE teaching load is $101,335.00 - $112,642.00 based on candidate's experience. The position is benefits eligible.

Purpose:

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Santa Clara University (SCU), a dynamic and rapidly growing department within the School of Engineering, invites applications for a full-time Annual Lecturer (AL) position starting Fall 2025. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in introducing engineering students to the excitement and opportunities of engineering through engaging pedagogy and meaningful design experiences.

Basic Qualifications:

Earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching engineering students and understanding of the Santa Clara teaching model.
Ability and desire to teach effectively in areas such as Thermofluids, Dynamics, Vibrations, Controls, Engineering Mathematics and Computation, and/or Aerospace
Experience in course or program development especially curricula involving undergraduate students, design-oriented activities, and/or engineering fundamentals

Responsibilities /Teaching duties include but are not limited to:

Teaching undergraduate courses, undergraduate laboratories, and graduate courses coordinating closely with other faculty and teaching assistants
Teaching 5 to 9 course equivalents (CE) annually, adjusted based on candidate's expertise and department need
Preparing for and conducting all assigned class meetings, including associated laboratory sessions, assess and grade assignments and exams
Assigning and evaluating student work appropriately
Being available to students for consultation outside of class and maintain weekly office hours and actively support student learning.
Submitting electronic copies of each syllabus, including approved expected learning outcomes, and examinations to the Chair of Mechanical Engineering
Assigning student grades appropriately and submitting them to the Office of Student Records by the designated deadline; and complying with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook
Conduct course assessments as required by the department
Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as assigned by the Chair of Mechanical Engineering or by the Dean of Engineering

Duties may include but are not limited to:

attending department and school meetings, including meetings, committee service, and university events such as Preview Day, Open House, and Senior Project Presentations
advising students
supporting assessment activities
managing lab spaces
developing equipment and experiments
supporting interactions with the technical community
participating and promoting research activity

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/.

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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