
Quarterly Lecturer In Music, Introduction To Listening: Global
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Job Description
Position Title:
Quarterly Lecturer in Music, Introduction to Listening: Global
Position Type:
Temporary
Salary Range:
$9,552 for each 4 unit course.
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 Introduction to Listening: Global. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. This course will be taught on Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:15 AM -10:20 AM in the Fall Quarter. This course will be taught Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 AM - 10:10 AM in 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:
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.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching Music at the college level.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work well with colleagues.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity,
Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.
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.
REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
letter of interest, specifying qualifications (including secondary areas of interest and expertise), teaching experience, email and telephone contact information
curriculum vitae
names and contact information (email and phone number) for three references
representative sample syllabi and teaching evaluations for previous courses
Please submit the following documents by the application deadline: JULY 26, 2025
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants will upload all of their information into Workday.
Questions can be directed to: ekelley2@scu.edu
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Course Description: This course explores the relationship between music and culture as it introduces students to a wide range of musical styles throughout the world. Designed for both majors and minors, students will learn basic ethnomusicological concepts and explore musical cultures from Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Europe. (4 units)
Quarter Dates: Fall quarter is ten weeks running from Monday, September 22nd- Friday, December 5th, with final exams Monday, December 8th- Friday, December 12th. Winter Quarter is ten weeks from Monday, January 5th- Friday, March 13th, with final exams Monday 16th- Friday, March 20th. Spring quarter is ten weeks running from Monday, March 30th- Friday, June 5th, with final exams Monday, June 8th- Friday, June 12th.
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/).
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.