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Position	Position Type	Posting #	Closes
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Finance	Faculty, School of Business	5702
Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Finance position. We seek candidates with any specialization in Finance. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Finance, (or ABD candidates near completion) from an AACSB accredited program are encouraged to apply. Those applicants not currently holding a terminal degree must have clear evidence of an expected completion of the doctoral degree prior to the start of employment date. Responsibilities include teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs (MS in Finance, MBA), active research, and university service. The Knauss School of Business is committed to excellence in teaching and research.
Assistant Professor, Theatre	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5697
The Theatre Department at the University of San Diego invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies. We are looking for a teacher-scholar who is as passionate about the "how" of teaching as they are about the "what" of their research. Our department operates with a 3-3 teaching load, focusing on a mix of lower-division introductory courses and more focused upper-division classes. While we value and support active scholarship, excellence in the classroom is our highest priority. If you thrive on mentoring students and sparking a deep appreciation for the stage across centuries and cultures, you’ll find a home here. The successful candidate will lead courses in: ● Theatre History ● Performance Studies ● Script Analysis We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and experience extend beyond the traditions of the United States and Western Europe and who may further develop our curriculum to include the global breadth of performance. Other duties may include supporting departmental shows by serving as Dramaturg or Director, depending on skill-set.
Assistant Professor, Biology	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5675
The Department of Biology at the University of San Diego invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professorships beginning in Fall 2027. The department seeks applicants with experience in cell biology, broadly defined, and/or organismal biology. The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and will be expected to teach in majors and non-majors introductory biology courses as well as upper division foundational and/or elective courses according to their area of expertise; the base teaching load is 3 courses (lecture or labs) per semester. A research experience for all students is a central feature of our biology curriculum, and the successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity to develop a robust research program that incorporates undergraduate research students.
Professor of Practice, Housing Rights Legal Clinic	Faculty, School of Law	5680
The overall purpose of this Professor of Practice position is to provide direct client representation, case management, and legal intern supervision for the Housing Rights Legal Clinic (“HRLC”) of the University of San Diego Legal Clinics program (a working law office).
Lecturer, Communication	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5683
The USD Department of Communication seeks applications for part-time lecturers for the following courses for Fall 2026 (in-person modality beginning September 1, 2026).
Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5660
The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of San Diego invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology to start in Fall 2027. Our faculty are dedicated teacher-scholars with a commitment to offering the highest quality teaching and learning environment for students as well as mentoring undergraduates in meaningful research experiences. We embrace our responsibility to create a welcoming and inclusive campus culture and seek candidates who are motivated to contribute to the life of the department, College, and University. The department offers robust mentoring of new faculty to support their success. The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with the opportunity for students to select an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health, Child/Human Development, Health and Wellness, or Social and Cultural Processes (please visit https://www.sandiego.edu/cas/psychological-sciences/ for more information).
Assistant Professor, Cognitive Psychology	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5666
The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of San Diego invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology to start in Fall 2027. Our faculty are dedicated teacher-scholars with a commitment to offering the highest quality teaching and learning environment for students as well as mentoring undergraduates in meaningful research experiences. We embrace our responsibility to create a welcoming and inclusive campus culture and seek candidates who are motivated to contribute to the life of the department, College, and University. The department offers robust mentoring of new faculty to support their success. The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with the opportunity for students to select an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health, Child/Human Development, Health and Wellness, or Social and Cultural Processes (please visit https://www.sandiego.edu/cas/psychological-sciences/ for more information).
Assistant Professor, Political Science and International Relations	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5657
The Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2027. We seek a teacher-scholar whose research and teaching center on international development, with particular attention to international politics, institutions, or public policy in the Global South. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate courses in international development and international relations; develop courses with broad appeal in their area of expertise; and contribute to instruction in research methods and/or policy analysis. We are especially interested in scholarship and teaching that engage contemporary policy questions. Relevant professional, policy, or field experience in international development is welcome. This appointment is intended to broaden the department’s curriculum and complement the expertise of its current faculty. Accordingly, we are particularly interested in candidates who would expand the department’s coverage beyond its existing strengths in Latin American politics and migration politics. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for excellent and inclusive teaching, effective undergraduate and graduate advising, and an active program of scholarly research. Faculty typically teach a 3–3 course load. The new faculty member will also be expected to participate in departmental, college, and university service, with limited service expectations during the first year.
Open Rank (Assistant, Associate or Full) Professor of English and Writing Program Director	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5668
The Department of English at the University of San Diego invites applications for the position of Director of the University Writing Program to begin in Fall of 2027. We seek applicants at the level of advanced assistant, associate, or full professor of English. The teaching assignment is four courses per year. Teaching responsibilities include writing and literature courses at all levels. Administrative responsibilities include collaboration with faculty and administration in overseeing USD’s Writing Program; supervision of first-year writing courses; contributing to personnel decisions (in consultation with English department chair); incoming student assessment and competency exams; coordinating all upper division, cross-curricular writing courses, including training faculty, reviewing Core Advanced Writing-course applications and syllabi; offering training workshops for all Writing Program faculty; Writing Program assessment; oversight of English for Speakers of Other Languages student assessment and support programming.
Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5654
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track position in Organic Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2027. We seek a dynamic teacher/scholar with experience in organic chemistry, broadly defined, that complements our department. Interdisciplinary applications are encouraged. Successful candidates will have a robust commitment to undergraduate research and education that engages chemistry and biochemistry majors as well as non-majors. Teaching will include courses in the organic chemistry sequence, advanced courses in organic chemistry, courses in their area of expertise and courses in other areas of the curriculum that enrich the liberal arts experience. We aim to hire faculty who are committed to creating a welcoming environment that fosters each student's academic and personal development, and creating an active, externally-funded research program that mentors undergraduate students in a cohesive academic community. Key responsibilities include excellence in teaching via the use/development of innovative, effective pedagogical practices, designing and teaching engaging courses within the curriculum, providing hands-on research opportunities, and guiding undergraduate students in their research endeavors to develop critical thinking and independent research skills. We anticipate that the successful candidate will work with colleagues from different disciplines to integrate science with broader societal issues and take full advantage of the USD STEM Initiative, which will establish a high impact, collaborative teaching and research environment that integrates the natural sciences and engineering.
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5638
The Department of Art, Architecture + Art History (DAA+AH) in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Visual Arts: Graphic Design at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027. We seek candidates who embrace USD’s teacher-scholar model: an active practitioner in the field of design with a deep interest in teaching and supporting student success. Ideal candidates have expertise in design’s trajectory from its traditional association with discrete printed materials to digital tools and virtual environments that can process experience, data, and information in interactive and expansive contexts. Candidates should have the ability to apply these skills and concepts to teach innovative classes that critically engage the language and history of art and design. The ideal candidate actively contributes to and collaborates with a vibrant community of undergraduates engaged in a broad range of disciplines within a visual arts program. Additionally, this candidate would be interested in exploring cross-curricular partnerships and collaborations within and outside the department—a well-supported priority at USD. USD’s academic leadership model presents possible future opportunities to participate in shared governance in the College and beyond. All faculty are required to engage in service at the department and College level. We are looking for a colleague who is interested in joining the fabric of our community through teaching, advising, leading, mentoring, and departmental and college-wide service.
Assistant Professor, History	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5656
The Department of History at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in South Asian and/or Central Asian History with an emphasis on the premodern period (ca. 500-1500 CE) beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester (a 3:3 load) and offer classes that will affirm the department’s commitment to introducing students to a variety of historical perspectives. We welcome a variety of specializations but are particularly interested in approaches that privilege transnational or global histories such as the movement of people through migration, conquest, or travel; the diffusion of ideas, religions, or cultural practices; or the spread of commodities, technologies, or diseases via land or sea trade. The successful candidate should also be open to critical, interdisciplinary engagement and must demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching as well as the capacity to establish a program of research in their area of study.
Lecturer, Mathematics	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5653
The Department of Mathematics invites applicants for a part time Lecturer position to teach two sections of Math 100 (Algebraic Reasoning) in Fall 2026: MWF 10:10am – 11:05am MWF 11:15am – 12:10pm 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.
Teaching Professor, English	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5628
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.
Lecturer, Biology	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5632
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.
Full Time Adjunct Faculty, MS Applied Artificial Intelligence	Faculty, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering	5535
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.
Assistant Professor of Management	Faculty, School of Business	5580	September 13, 2026
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).
Lecturer, Architecture	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5575
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).
Clinical Professor in Real Estate	Faculty, School of Business	5560
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.
Lecturer, Physics and Biophysics	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5561
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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Position	Position Type	Posting #	Closes
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Finance	Faculty, School of Business	5702
Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Finance position. We seek candidates with any specialization in Finance. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Finance, (or ABD candidates near completion) from an AACSB accredited program are encouraged to apply. Those applicants not currently holding a terminal degree must have clear evidence of an expected completion of the doctoral degree prior to the start of employment date. Responsibilities include teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs (MS in Finance, MBA), active research, and university service. The Knauss School of Business is committed to excellence in teaching and research.
Assistant Professor, Theatre	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5697
The Theatre Department at the University of San Diego invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies. We are looking for a teacher-scholar who is as passionate about the "how" of teaching as they are about the "what" of their research. Our department operates with a 3-3 teaching load, focusing on a mix of lower-division introductory courses and more focused upper-division classes. While we value and support active scholarship, excellence in the classroom is our highest priority. If you thrive on mentoring students and sparking a deep appreciation for the stage across centuries and cultures, you’ll find a home here. The successful candidate will lead courses in: ● Theatre History ● Performance Studies ● Script Analysis We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and experience extend beyond the traditions of the United States and Western Europe and who may further develop our curriculum to include the global breadth of performance. Other duties may include supporting departmental shows by serving as Dramaturg or Director, depending on skill-set.
Assistant Professor, Biology	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5675
The Department of Biology at the University of San Diego invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professorships beginning in Fall 2027. The department seeks applicants with experience in cell biology, broadly defined, and/or organismal biology. The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and will be expected to teach in majors and non-majors introductory biology courses as well as upper division foundational and/or elective courses according to their area of expertise; the base teaching load is 3 courses (lecture or labs) per semester. A research experience for all students is a central feature of our biology curriculum, and the successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity to develop a robust research program that incorporates undergraduate research students.
Professor of Practice, Housing Rights Legal Clinic	Faculty, School of Law	5680
The overall purpose of this Professor of Practice position is to provide direct client representation, case management, and legal intern supervision for the Housing Rights Legal Clinic (“HRLC”) of the University of San Diego Legal Clinics program (a working law office).
Lecturer, Communication	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5683
The USD Department of Communication seeks applications for part-time lecturers for the following courses for Fall 2026 (in-person modality beginning September 1, 2026).
Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5660
The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of San Diego invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology to start in Fall 2027. Our faculty are dedicated teacher-scholars with a commitment to offering the highest quality teaching and learning environment for students as well as mentoring undergraduates in meaningful research experiences. We embrace our responsibility to create a welcoming and inclusive campus culture and seek candidates who are motivated to contribute to the life of the department, College, and University. The department offers robust mentoring of new faculty to support their success. The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with the opportunity for students to select an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health, Child/Human Development, Health and Wellness, or Social and Cultural Processes (please visit https://www.sandiego.edu/cas/psychological-sciences/ for more information).
Assistant Professor, Cognitive Psychology	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5666
The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of San Diego invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology to start in Fall 2027. Our faculty are dedicated teacher-scholars with a commitment to offering the highest quality teaching and learning environment for students as well as mentoring undergraduates in meaningful research experiences. We embrace our responsibility to create a welcoming and inclusive campus culture and seek candidates who are motivated to contribute to the life of the department, College, and University. The department offers robust mentoring of new faculty to support their success. The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with the opportunity for students to select an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health, Child/Human Development, Health and Wellness, or Social and Cultural Processes (please visit https://www.sandiego.edu/cas/psychological-sciences/ for more information).
Assistant Professor, Political Science and International Relations	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5657
The Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2027. We seek a teacher-scholar whose research and teaching center on international development, with particular attention to international politics, institutions, or public policy in the Global South. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate courses in international development and international relations; develop courses with broad appeal in their area of expertise; and contribute to instruction in research methods and/or policy analysis. We are especially interested in scholarship and teaching that engage contemporary policy questions. Relevant professional, policy, or field experience in international development is welcome. This appointment is intended to broaden the department’s curriculum and complement the expertise of its current faculty. Accordingly, we are particularly interested in candidates who would expand the department’s coverage beyond its existing strengths in Latin American politics and migration politics. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for excellent and inclusive teaching, effective undergraduate and graduate advising, and an active program of scholarly research. Faculty typically teach a 3–3 course load. The new faculty member will also be expected to participate in departmental, college, and university service, with limited service expectations during the first year.
Open Rank (Assistant, Associate or Full) Professor of English and Writing Program Director	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5668
The Department of English at the University of San Diego invites applications for the position of Director of the University Writing Program to begin in Fall of 2027. We seek applicants at the level of advanced assistant, associate, or full professor of English. The teaching assignment is four courses per year. Teaching responsibilities include writing and literature courses at all levels. Administrative responsibilities include collaboration with faculty and administration in overseeing USD’s Writing Program; supervision of first-year writing courses; contributing to personnel decisions (in consultation with English department chair); incoming student assessment and competency exams; coordinating all upper division, cross-curricular writing courses, including training faculty, reviewing Core Advanced Writing-course applications and syllabi; offering training workshops for all Writing Program faculty; Writing Program assessment; oversight of English for Speakers of Other Languages student assessment and support programming.
Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5654
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track position in Organic Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2027. We seek a dynamic teacher/scholar with experience in organic chemistry, broadly defined, that complements our department. Interdisciplinary applications are encouraged. Successful candidates will have a robust commitment to undergraduate research and education that engages chemistry and biochemistry majors as well as non-majors. Teaching will include courses in the organic chemistry sequence, advanced courses in organic chemistry, courses in their area of expertise and courses in other areas of the curriculum that enrich the liberal arts experience. We aim to hire faculty who are committed to creating a welcoming environment that fosters each student's academic and personal development, and creating an active, externally-funded research program that mentors undergraduate students in a cohesive academic community. Key responsibilities include excellence in teaching via the use/development of innovative, effective pedagogical practices, designing and teaching engaging courses within the curriculum, providing hands-on research opportunities, and guiding undergraduate students in their research endeavors to develop critical thinking and independent research skills. We anticipate that the successful candidate will work with colleagues from different disciplines to integrate science with broader societal issues and take full advantage of the USD STEM Initiative, which will establish a high impact, collaborative teaching and research environment that integrates the natural sciences and engineering.
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5638
The Department of Art, Architecture + Art History (DAA+AH) in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Visual Arts: Graphic Design at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027. We seek candidates who embrace USD’s teacher-scholar model: an active practitioner in the field of design with a deep interest in teaching and supporting student success. Ideal candidates have expertise in design’s trajectory from its traditional association with discrete printed materials to digital tools and virtual environments that can process experience, data, and information in interactive and expansive contexts. Candidates should have the ability to apply these skills and concepts to teach innovative classes that critically engage the language and history of art and design. The ideal candidate actively contributes to and collaborates with a vibrant community of undergraduates engaged in a broad range of disciplines within a visual arts program. Additionally, this candidate would be interested in exploring cross-curricular partnerships and collaborations within and outside the department—a well-supported priority at USD. USD’s academic leadership model presents possible future opportunities to participate in shared governance in the College and beyond. All faculty are required to engage in service at the department and College level. We are looking for a colleague who is interested in joining the fabric of our community through teaching, advising, leading, mentoring, and departmental and college-wide service.
Assistant Professor, History	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5656
The Department of History at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in South Asian and/or Central Asian History with an emphasis on the premodern period (ca. 500-1500 CE) beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester (a 3:3 load) and offer classes that will affirm the department’s commitment to introducing students to a variety of historical perspectives. We welcome a variety of specializations but are particularly interested in approaches that privilege transnational or global histories such as the movement of people through migration, conquest, or travel; the diffusion of ideas, religions, or cultural practices; or the spread of commodities, technologies, or diseases via land or sea trade. The successful candidate should also be open to critical, interdisciplinary engagement and must demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching as well as the capacity to establish a program of research in their area of study.
Lecturer, Mathematics	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5653
The Department of Mathematics invites applicants for a part time Lecturer position to teach two sections of Math 100 (Algebraic Reasoning) in Fall 2026: MWF 10:10am – 11:05am MWF 11:15am – 12:10pm 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.
Teaching Professor, English	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5628
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.
Lecturer, Biology	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5632
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.
Full Time Adjunct Faculty, MS Applied Artificial Intelligence	Faculty, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering	5535
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.
Assistant Professor of Management	Faculty, School of Business	5580	September 13, 2026
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).
Lecturer, Architecture	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5575
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).
Clinical Professor in Real Estate	Faculty, School of Business	5560
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.
Lecturer, Physics and Biophysics	Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences	5561
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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