Employment Opportunities at USD

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USD Mission

The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman 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. 

About the Knauss School of Business

The Knauss School of Business at USD embraces a stewardship approach to business education. Stewardship requires businesses to protect and care for society in pursuit of greater good.  The Knauss School community of faculty, staff, students and graduates, embrace stewardship by applying values-driven, free-enterprise skills to improve businesses, industries, and the lives of people in our community and around the world.  We provide academically rigorous, relevant and values-based education and research.  Degree programs in the Knauss School are AACSB accredited, with the undergraduate and MBA programs being highly ranked both domestically and internationally.  www.sandiego.edu/business/about/

Looking forward, the Knauss Center for Business Education will be the physical home for the Knauss School of Business, and more important, the mortar that binds us together is our unique competitive advantage as we deliver a rich, holistic student experience, crafted with a higher purpose in mind, for all the greater good.  See our progress: https://horizon.sandiego.edu/knauss-center

Knauss School of Business Diversity Statement

The Knauss School of Business at USD strives to create a welcoming environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusiveness (DEI) and ethics, commensurate with our Catholic mission. We value students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds, demographics, experiences, perspectives and faiths. 

These differences broaden our understanding of the world, and by extension, our ability to excel in learning, teaching, scholarship and service. We view the promotion of DEI as inexorably tied to the maintenance and enhancement of academic excellence, our development as civic and campus citizens, and the realization of compassionate service.

We are committed to achieving a more diverse campus community. This improves our ability to identify challenges, propose innovative solutions and implement more considerate policies. We greatly value all efforts to remove prejudices from academic and business environments, to promote social justice through scholarship and service, and to attract and increase retention of underrepresented groups.

To this end, the Diversity 2024 committee and the Building Inclusive Excellence Council (BIEC) are dedicated to providing recommendations to promote DEI at the Knauss School of Business. These include faculty climate surveys, implicit bias training, reflections on and the standardization of hiring practices, seminars or search committees, as well as other workshops on prejudice and discrimination.

https://www.sandiego.edu/business/about/diversity-statement.php

About the Finance & Real Estate Department

The department of Finance & Real Estate currently has 17 full-time faculty members and Knauss School of Business offers BBA degree programs in Finance and Real Estate, a STEM-designated MS in Finance program and an MS in Real Estate program.

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 University of San Diego invites applications for a contract (non-tenure-track) position in the Knauss School of Business beginning in Spring 2025. The initial appointment is for one semester, with the possibility of annual renewal based on performance, department needs, and funding. 

Course delivery can be face-to-face, online, hybrid, or part of a study abroad program.

The candidate will conduct all courses assigned during the term while fulfilling multiple service expectations to the School and University. The candidate agrees to accept and perform reasonable committee appointments and duties as assigned by the Dean, Department Chair, or other Administrative Officers in connection with the University. One such example is being a faculty advisor for the Student Finance Association and other finance student clubs. The candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues across the University.

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. 

The successful candidate will have (at a minimum) a graduate degree with a finance focus (MBA or MS in Finance), will have taught finance classes successfully at the college level and will have experience teaching derivatives/risk management and decentralized finance courses. Significant professional experience in the finance industry is highly desirable, as is experience teaching at a private college/university.

$7,916.67 - $9,583.34/mon; 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.

Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application.

Applicants should submit the following: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vita, (3) statements on teaching, (4) teaching evaluations, and (5) three letters of reference.

Review of applications will begin 5 days after the initial job posting and continue until an appointment is made.

Contact: Marko Svetina, Department Chair of Finance, Associate Professor of Finance, msvetina@sandiego.edu

If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.