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Join to apply for the K-12 Educational Leadership Lecturer 2025-2026 role at Santa Clara University 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the K-12 Educational Leadership Lecturer 2025-2026 role at Santa Clara University Position Title: K-12 Educational Leadership Lecturer 2025-2026 Position Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Salary Range: Salary range for 5-6 courses is $55,350-$70,560 depending on the number of courses assigned and candidate’s college-level teaching experience. The position is benefits eligible. Purpose: The Department of Education at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit Catholic institution, seeks to hire one or more Lecturers in its Educational Leadership program for the 2025-26 academic school year. The responsibilities of the Lecturer position will be equal to a teaching load of 5-9 courses over four academic quarters. This is a one year appointment only and will begin on September 1, 2025. Four commitments ground the mission of the Education Department: Cura personalis , or the care for and growth of the whole person, which informs not just how we teach our teachers, but also how we expect our educators and leaders to engage the communities with which they work; social justice , or the pursuit of educational equity through the preparation of educators and leaders who focus on culturally relevant and sustaining practices that support all people; transformation through the development of our students as equity-oriented educators, leaders, and agents of change; and diversity valuing the uniqueness of people and perspectives. Our Department of Education endeavors to live out these commitments not only in its academic and scholarly pursuits, but especially in its community partnerships. We are seeking a colleague who fully embraces our mission and seeks to actively carry it out in each facet of the position. This position is for individuals who have experience with leadership in educational spaces and are interested in supporting graduate students interested in pursuing careers in educational leadership. Candidates should be qualified to teach courses focused on various aspects of educational leadership as well as courses specifically focused on preparing K-12 educators pursuing administrative credentials. Ideal candidates will also be able to adapt the Field Lab courses (see below) to be relevant to students not pursuing administrative credentials. Earned a Master’s degree or higher in education, or related field from an accredited university Experience as a TK-12 public school administrator Strong commitments to public education Experience as an instructor at the university level Experience in educational leadership, mentoring, or supervision of early career educators Responsibilities Teaching (95%), Service (5%) The position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Teaching constitutes the primary job responsibility and should incorporate 95% of the lecturer’s time. Teaching assignments will include some combination of the courses listed below, totaling 5-6 course sections across the yearlong appointment. Courses assignments will be in-person with the possible option of 1-2 courses being taught online. Courses will be assigned based on experience and expertise; an individual candidate is not expected to be able to teach all courses, but rather a selection of the following courses. EDUC 365 Human Resource Development EDUC 364 Leadership Field Lab: Using Data to Inform School Improvement & Promote Equity EDUC 367 Leadership Field Lab: Facilitating Communities of Practice (Building Teams) EDUC 370 Leadership Field Lab: Supporting Teacher Growth (Coaching Individuals) EDUC 371 Trauma Informed Leadership EDUC 428 Financial Management EDUC XXX Principal’s Leadership Institute Service Responsibilities constitute approximately 5% of the lecturer’s time, and will include attending faculty and program meetings and supporting curricular development for courses taught. Additional service responsibilities may be assigned depending on experience. Instructions to Applicants We will review applications as they are submitted. This position will start on September 1, 2025. Please submit the following documents: Cover letter outlining your interest in this position and highlighting relevant experience, particularly related to any of the courses listed above under Teaching Responsibilities. A CV outlining education and experience related to this position, and Contact details of two professional references. References will not be contacted before notifying the applicant. 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 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 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 Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at (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 Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences. 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. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Education and Training Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Santa Clara University by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Lecturer” roles. 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