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Quarterly Lecturer in Music Department, Winter 2025 & Spring 2025 Quarters
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Position Number: 5559372
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Quarterly Lecturer in Music Department, Winter 2025 & Spring 2025 Quarters

Position Title:
Quarterly Lecturer in Music Department, Winter 2025 & Spring 2025 Quarters

Position Type:
Temporary

Salary Range:

$9033 per 4 or 5 unit course

Purpose:

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer in Music, Cultures & Ideas I and II, Winter 2025 & Spring 2025 Quarters

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$9033 per 4 or 5 unit course

Starting Date:

December 16th, 2024

Purpose:

The Department of Music at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for quarterly lecturer(s) (non-tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses in Cultures & Ideas I and II. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. This course will be taught on Tuesday/Thursday from 10:20 AM - 12:00 PM in both the Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter. The successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. Each quarter is 10 weeks long with an 11th week set for final examinations. All classes will be presented in-person, however, if the county health and university health condition deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Terminal degree (Doctorate) in Music or a closely related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master's degree, accompanied by commensurate experience in teaching, will be considered.

2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Music at the college level.

3. Excellent communication skills.

4. Ability to work well with colleagues.

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.

Salary:

$9033 per 4 or 5 unit course

Responsibilities:

Teaching (100%)

Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four in academic year, and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with 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.

Service (0%):

This position does not require service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

Additional Information:

1. Course Description: A two-course sequence focusing on a major theme in human experience and culture over a significant period of time. Courses emphasize either broad global interconnections or the construction of Western culture in its global context. Courses may address music and language; the ways people around the world have cultivated music and used music to cultivate other aspects of themselves and their societies; and other topics. Successful completion of C&I I (MUSC 11A) is a prerequisite for C&I II (MUSC 12A). (4 units each quarter)

2. Quarter Dates: Winter Quarter is ten weeks from Monday, January 6th - Friday, March 14th, with final exams Monday 17th - Friday, March 21st. Spring quarter is ten weeks running from Monday, March 31st - Friday, June 6th, with final exams Monday, June 9th - Friday, June 13th.

Requested Application Materials:

Cover letter, CV, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations for previous courses, contact information for references. All materials should be uploaded to the application website as PDF files. Questions can be directed to music@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/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. 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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