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Lecturer, Changemaking Minor Program
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Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
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5636
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| The Changemaker Hub seeks applications for a part-time instructor in the Changemaking Minor to teach Introduction to Changemaking (CHNG 100) for Fall 2026 (in-person modality).
This course introduces students to ways in which individuals all over the world address social and environmental issues and their attempts to create solutions that are “more sustainable and just” than what existed. Students will gain knowledge of social innovations led by a variety of changemakers, who have sought to catalyze positive social transformations in different spheres of action across the world. The focus lies on individuals and groups with innovative endeavors and on the process for the implementation of their vision. It explores the passion, courage, empathy, and flexibility of changemakers. Questions addressed are: What motivates changemakers to pursue their visions, sometimes with relentless energy and refusing to take no for an answer? How do they navigate the process of social innovation in their own culture and in other cultures? Who do they involve in the process of achieving transformative and systematic social change? What is their personal journey?
This position is included in the Non-tenure Track Bargaining Unit, and the successful applicant employee, subject to the terms of the College’s Collective Bargaining Agreement will be a bargaining unit member and will be subject to the University’s Agreement with SEIU Local 721. |
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Lecturer, Psychological Sciences
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Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
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5644
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| The Department of Psychological Sciences invites applicants for a part time Lecturer position to teach PSYC-101 in Fall 2026.
This position is included in the Non-tenure Track Bargaining Unit, and the successful applicant employee, subject to the terms of the College’s Collective Bargaining Agreement will be a bargaining unit member and will be subject to the University’s Agreement with SEIU Local 721. |
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Teaching Professor, English
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Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
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5628
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| The Department of English at the University of San Diego seeks a Teaching Professor to work within the curriculum of both the English Department and the University’s Writing Program (housed in the English Department). The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching at both the lower-division and upper-division levels, particularly: first-year writing, literary theory, genre literature, oral histories, preparatory college writing, English as a second language, and creative writing courses. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching by remaining active in their fields, through publications.
This position is for one year, teaching four courses each per semester (a 4:4 load). Please note that positions will be hired at the Teaching Professor level.
This position is included in the Non-tenure Track Bargaining Unit, and the successful applicant employee, subject to the terms of the College’s Collective Bargaining will be a bargaining unit member and will be subject to the University’s Agreement with SEIU Local 721. |
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Lecturer, Biology
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Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
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5632
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| The USD Biology Department seeks applications for a part-time instructor for the following courses for Fall 2026 (in-person modality).
BIOL 212 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 - meets weekly MWF 12:20 – 1:15 pm (lecture) and Thursdays 2:30 – 6:30 pm (lab). Course description: The first semester of a two-semester sequence on the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology. The biological function and structure of the cells, tissues, and major organ systems in the body will be covered, along with basic concepts of chemistry and physics. The course will also cover the pathological conditions that are most often seen by medical personnel and will discuss how the loss of homeostasis leads to pathology or disease.
BIOL 240 Bioenergetics & Systems – lecture meets weekly on MWF 12:20 – 1:15 pm. Course description: This one-semester course for biology majors provides an introduction to the mechanisms of energy flow within cells and between organisms and the environment. Lecture topics will include cellular respiration and photosynthesis, organismal physiology and locomotion, and ecological interactions.
BIOL 240L Bioenergetics & Systems Lab – meets weekly on Fridays 1:25 – 5:25 pm. Course description: The BIOL 240 laboratory will include inquiry into the mechanisms of physiology, including testing novel hypotheses concerning bioenergetics.
BIOL 242 Genomes & Evolution – lecture meets weekly on TuTh 9:15 – 10:35 am. Course description: This one-semester course for biology majors provides an introduction to the mechanisms of information flow through organisms and their lineages. Lecture topics will include the use and change of hereditary information in DNA, the mechanisms of evolution, and the relationships among major groups of organisms.
BIOL 309 Research Methods – meets weekly on Wednesdays 2:30 – 6:30 pm. Course description: Students focus on a specific small-scale research project in the instructor’s area of expertise while developing basic methods and skills common to all research in Biology. Topics include use of literature, hypothesis formation and hypothesis testing with statistical inference, and critical evaluation of data.
Lecture and lab courses carry a 3-unit teach load each. Part-time instructors are required to hold 1.5 hours of in-person office hours per course taught. |
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Full Time Adjunct Faculty, MS Applied Artificial Intelligence
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Faculty, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
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5535
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| The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for a full-time adjunct faculty in the Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MS-AAI) program, with an appointment beginning in the Spring 2027 semester, which begins on January 2, 2027. This is an on-campus position requiring the selected candidate to reside in or relocate to the San Diego area. The MS-AAI program is delivered in accelerated 7-week course blocks, and all instruction occurs in person at USD. |
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Lecturer, Art History
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Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
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5611
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| The Department of Art, Architecture, and Art History seeks applications for a part-time instructor in the Art History Program for the following course for Fall 2026 (in-person modality).
This course provides hands-on experience of the design of art exhibitions. Students will learn history of art galleries, salons, and museums, and examine theoretical, ethical, and legal debates about the roles and responsibilities of those who collect and exhibit art and have the opportunity to design their own real or ideal art exhibition. |
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Teaching Professor, Communication and Student Media Advisor
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Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
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5604
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| The USD Department of Communication, in partnership with Student Affairs, invites applicants for a Teaching Professor to serve as the Student Media Advisor beginning in the Fall 2026. Candidates with academic and industry experience specializing in contemporary journalism practice are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will teach a lower-division course Comm 220 “Journalism and Public Relations” and an upper-division course, Comm 493 “USD Media Practicum.” In addition, there are a variety of opportunities to teach other journalism courses, including but not limited to, Comm 421 “Multimedia Journalism.” The required and total teaching load is 5 courses per year. Course content should align with goals of the student media experience. |
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Assistant Professor of Management
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Faculty, School of Business
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5580
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| The Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Management at the Assistant level. The preferred candidates will either have a focus in organizational behavior or organization theory to begin in Fall of 2027. We will be interviewing candidates at the Academy of Management conference in Philadelphia (July 31st - August 4th, 2026). |
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Lecturer, Architecture
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Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
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5575
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| The Department of Art, Architecture, and Art History seeks applications for a part-time instructor in the Architecture Program for the following courses for Fall 2026 (in-person modality). |
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Lecturer, Ethnic Studies
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Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
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5569
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| The USD Ethnic Studies Department seeks applications for a part-time instructor for the following courses for Fall 2026 (in-person modality).
ETHN 100 06, Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:20pm, 3 units
ETHN 100 05, Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:50pm, 3 units
ETHN 100: Introduction to Ethnic Studies: A course that introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of Ethnic Studies. Using a comparative and historical perspective, students will examine the languages, family structures, spiritual traditions, economic and social issues, political aspirations, and values of diverse groups within the United States. Emphasis will be on African-Americans, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Chicanos/Latinos, and Native Americans, but other groups are also discussed. |
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Lecturer, Philosophy
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Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
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5565
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| The USD Philosophy Department seeks applications for two part-time instructors for the following courses for Fall 2026 (in-person modality). Each person hired will teach two sections of the same course:
When applying, you may indicate interest in one or more of the classes listed below. Part-time instructors will not teach more than 6 units (faculty load) per semester.
PHIL 110 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 111 Philosophy of Human Nature
PHIL 114 Philosophy and Technology
PHIL 115 Faith and Reason
PHIL 116 Morality and Justice
This position is included in the Non-tenure Track Bargaining Unit, and the successful applicant employee, subject to the terms of the College’s Collective Bargaining will be a bargaining unit member and will be subject to the University’s Agreement with SEIU Local 721. |
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Lecturer, Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
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5555
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| The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of San Diego seeks applications for part-time instructors for the following courses for Fall 2026 (in-person modality). When applying, you may indicate interest for one or more of the positions listed below. Please note specific days and meeting times. Part-time instructors will not teach more than 6 units (faculty load) per semester. |
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Clinical Professor in Real Estate
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Faculty, School of Business
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5560
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| The Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position as a Clinical Professor in Real Estate. We seek candidates with a focus on commercial real estate, with expertise in areas including finance and investment, market analysis, asset management, development, capital markets, or sustainability. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing program through excellence in teaching and engagement with students and the real estate community.
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Lecturer, Physics and Biophysics
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Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
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5561
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| The USD Physics and Biophysics Department seeks applications for a part-time instructor for the following courses for Fall 2026 (in-person modality).
General Physics II. This is our second-semester, algebra-based introductory physics lecture course for life science majors. Course catalog description: A study of the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics. Physics principles will be covered using algebra and trigonometry.
General Physics II Lab. This is the companion lab to General Physics II. Course catalog description: A laboratory course introducing the concepts and techniques of experimental physics.
General Physics I Lab. This is the companion lab to General Physics I, our first-semester, algebra-based introductory physics course. Course catalog description: A laboratory course introducing the concepts and techniques of experimental physics.
Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Lab. This is the companion lab to our second-semester, calculus-based introductory physics course. Course catalog description: A laboratory course introducing the concepts and techniques of experimental physics. |
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education
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Faculty, School of Leadership and Education Sciences
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5531
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| The School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in STEM Education. The University of San Diego seeks faculty with expertise in STEM education to advance educational equity and social justice, across early childhood, K–12, and higher education. Faculty with expertise in STEM Education strengthen the university’s capacity to secure external funding, expand community partnerships, and develop innovative, culturally responsive programs.
The successful candidate will be a scholar-practitioner committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a demonstrated ability to prepare educators to meet the needs of diverse learners. This individual will serve as a lead for STEM education–related curriculum development within the Department of Learning and Teaching, provide leadership in the Single Subject program, and report to the Chair and Associate Chair of the department. |
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Adjunct Faculty, MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence
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Faculty, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
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5545
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| The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for adjunct positions in the Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MS-AAI) program, with an appointment beginning in Fall 2026. This is an on-campus position requiring the selected candidate to reside in the San Diego area. The MS-AAI program is delivered in accelerated 7-week course blocks, and all instruction occurs in person at USD. Courses in the MS-AAI program are centrally designed and maintained; adjunct faculty are expected to deliver and facilitate the provided curriculum rather than develop new course content. |
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Full Time Adjunct Faculty, Electrical Engineering
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Faculty, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
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5534
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| The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for a nine-month contract teaching faculty position to provide in person instruction to begin September 1, 2026. There is a possibility of a renewal of the contract after the first year. This position is a full benefits-based position and requires face-to-face student instruction.
Candidates from all areas of specialization will be considered. Immediate instructional needs include but are not limited to: electromechanical systems, circuits, electronics, embedded systems, electrical power, digital design, signals and systems, electromagnetics, microwave engineering and communications. In addition to some of these areas, the department is also interested in candidates who have a background or interest in intelligent systems.
Selected candidate will be expected to teach courses equivalent to 9 – 12 units per semester. |
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Adjunct Faculty, Electrical Engineering
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Faculty, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
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5532
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| The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for a part-time teaching faculty to provide in person instruction to begin September 1, 2026.
Candidates from all areas of specialization will be considered. Immediate instructional needs include but are not limited to: electromechanical systems, circuits, electrical power, and semiconductors.
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Visiting Professor in Marital and Family Therapy
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Faculty, School of Leadership and Education Sciences
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5525
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| The School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego seeks qualified applicants for a 9-month, full-time Visiting Professor in Marital and Family Therapy. This role will support our COAMFTE-accredited program by delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction and promoting clinical excellence. The successful candidate will have a strong background in clinical practice, supervision, and teaching, with a commitment to the development of future mental health professionals. |
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Adjunct Faculty, Industrial and Systems Engineering
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Faculty, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
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5439
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| The Industrial and Systems Engineering Department is looking to hire one adjunct instructor in the Spring 2026 semester to teach one section of Manufacturing Processes Laboratory (ISYE 350L). The adjunct instructor can use existing course content and lab assignments. |