2026-27AY Quarterly Lecturer - Accounting… at Santa Clara… · Santa…

Position Title:

2026-27AY Quarterly Lecturer - Accounting (Pool)

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

Starting at $10,230 per 4-unit undergraduate course

Purpose:

The Accounting Department at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic University in Silicon Valley, is seeking to identify individuals interested in teaching positions for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. We offer both undergraduate and graduate accounting courses that vary from introductory to advanced and span the sub-disciplines of accounting. 

This pool is refreshed annually to address short-term teaching needs in the Leavey School of Business. Quarterly Lecturers are appointed on a course-by-course basis for a fixed term of one quarter.

Basic Qualifications:

Applicants must have a graduate degree in a related field or a CPA certification. College-level teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate accounting courses:

• Developing syllabi, assignments, and readings that align with course learning outcomes

• Conducting and appearing on time for all scheduled class meetings

• Using appropriate measures of student performance and providing timely feedback

• Assigning grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work by quarterly deadlines

• Maintaining regular office hours at times convenient to students

Required documents:

Curriculum Vitae and contact information for three references.

Questions can be directed to: accounting@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/).

Telecommute

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

EEO Statement

​Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at  https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/. 

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.  Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750. Please note: This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact hrservicedesk@scu.edu.

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.