Lecturer, Accounting

Position Title:

Lecturer, Accounting

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$11,420 per course or $102,780 at 1.0 FTE/9 Courses. The position is benefits-eligible.

Purpose:

The Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university in Silicon Valley, seeks two Lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in the Department of Accounting beginning in Fall 2026. 

Santa Clara University and the Leavey School of Business have a long tradition of teaching excellence. Teaching is judged by the "teacher's total effect upon the education of his or her students" and includes classroom instruction, academic advising, and curriculum development.  

The successful applicant is expected to teach undergraduate courses in Introduction to Managerial Accounting. They are also expected to integrate fundamental managerial accounting concepts with practical applications in business decision-making. 

The position duties include teaching/advising, service, and professional activity. Teaching is the primary responsibility of a Lecturer. The maximum teaching load is nine undergraduate courses over three academic quarters (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Lecturers are appointed for a one-year term. Reappointment to subsequent terms depends on the availability of funds, the persistence of programmatic need, and superior teaching.

Responsibilities: 

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Planning and teaching assigned accounting courses at the undergraduate level.
• Designing course syllabi.
• Preparing for and conducting all assigned class meetings.
• Assigning and evaluating written work, projects, and exams that align with course learning objectives.
• Holding weekly office hours on campus.
• Assigning and submitting student grades to the Registrar's office by the designated deadline.
• Engaging in university and student events.
• Serving as an active member of the department’s strategic initiatives.
• Attending department and school meetings as requested.
• Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Chair or Dean.

Basic Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or a related professional designation and demonstrate excellence or significant improvement in teaching at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications: Significant professional experience in managerial accounting, public accounting, or corporate finance. A minimum of two years of experience teaching this course, supported by evidence of teaching excellence. 

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should fill out an application via the SCU hiring portal (at https://jobs.scu.edu/) and submit the following documents:

• Letter of application, including a statement/information regarding teaching experience
• Curriculum vitae

Notice

Please note that the employment of non-tenure-track faculty at SCU 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

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.