Employment Opportunities at USD

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The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition, immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry, ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education, which spans the sciences, arts and social sciences. Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship, we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person.

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

The Department of Communication at the University of San Diego is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor with expertise and interest in organizational communication. Applicants should have a strong background in communication theory and the foundations of the discipline.

The Department of Communication welcomes application materials from teacher-scholars who take engaged teaching and research seriously, and the investigation of communication as essential to understanding the human experience. Our faculty members represent the breadth of the discipline. Qualified candidates should take a student-centered approach to undergraduate teaching, and have a strong commitment to the liberal arts. Our teacher-scholar model includes a 3-3 teaching load. Candidates will teach lower-division introductory communication courses, upper-division courses in organizational communication, and courses developed within their own area of research expertise. The ability to teach courses in our department’s new public relations minor is added value, but not required.

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. 

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD in communication or related fields. ABD candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Qualified candidates should also have university-level teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates are expected to build and maintain a research agenda, participate in university service, and advise undergraduate students.

$7,000-7,333/month; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.  Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.  USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

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