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Position Title & Department:
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Assistant or Associate Professor and Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs |
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5389
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| Department Description: |
The School of Leadership and Education Sciences
Initially founded in 1962 as an education department within the College for Women, the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) was officially established in 2005. As the second oldest academic institution at the University of San Diego (USD), the school has been shaped by a profound dedication to educational equity, which drives the mission and foundational values of SOLES and guides the school’s compassionate and strategic vision to help shape the future by educating and empowering professionals to enact academic justice, enhance human dignity and improve the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities locally and globally. SOLES develops future leaders, educators, and mental health practitioners to be catalysts for change by offering unparalleled experiences and thought-provoking curricula.
The school serves graduate students across three departments and offers three doctoral programs, nine master’s degrees, teacher credential programs, five undergraduate offerings, as well as seven certificates for graduate credit. SOLES is also home to eight centers and institutes that foster an ongoing commitment to assess regional needs and devise unique solutions; the initiatives the school has established and launched offer accessibility and opportunity while also confronting the challenges faced by underserved communities in the region. SOLES also maintains municipal and global partnerships, understanding that local action combined with global collaboration has the potential to inspire significant progress and change. Knowing that students gain the unique insight and perspectives necessary to thrive as global citizens by studying abroad, the school ensures all students fulfill an international requirement, providing a meaningful learning experience that complements the university’s liberal arts education.
The School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego is recognized for its excellence and transformative contributions to education and leadership. A few key highlights that reflect SOLES’ unwavering commitment to equity, leadership, and community impact include:
- The only active Holmes Scholars Program in California supporting doctoral students in education.
- Eight centers and institutes including the Catholic Institute for Mental Health Ministry, Center for Restorative Justice, Character Education Resource Center, The Global Center, the Jacobs Institute, the Manchester Family Child Development Center, the Nonprofit Institute, and the newly launched Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity.
- BiGI advancing equity and opportunity for communities through innovative leadership and collaboration.
- Johnson’s Fellows for Anti-Ablist Teaching supporting teachers in the San Diego region who wish to deepen their understanding of best teaching practices for supporting students with disabilities.
SOLES develops and prepares the next generation of skilled practitioners to use their passion and knowledge to ignite meaningful change, embrace innovation, and support inclusivity by prioritizing inclusive excellence and social justice across communities and industries. The school’s faculty are recognized and respected experts in their field, committed to pedagogical quality and advancing scholarship in justice. Student success is thanks to not just faculty but also the administrators and staff, who are equally devoted to ensuring the SOLES community receives the resources and support services needed to succeed.
In addition to WSCUC institutional accreditation, many of the school’s programs hold prestigious programmatic accreditations. The MA in Marital and Family Therapy has maintained accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) since 1992. The MA in Counseling, School Counseling, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling specializations have maintained accreditation with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) since 2007 and 2013, respectively. The School Counseling program has also been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) as a pathway for students to earn a California Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling credential. Likewise, the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with Credentials is an approved educator preparation program by the CCTC. The MEd provides pathways for candidates to earn preliminary credentials in multiple subjects, single subjects, education specialist, and/or multiple subjects with bilingual authorization.
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| University Description: |
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.
Informed by its core mission and values and dedicated to the ongoing legacy of its founders, the University of San Diego (“USD”) is committed to confronting humanity's urgent challenges and empowering students to live fulfilling lives as responsible, global citizens. USD's community of scholars is committed to educating the whole person — intellectually, physically, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and culturally. The University provides a character-building education that fosters independent thought, innovation, integrity, analytical thinking, and an open-minded and collaborative worldview.
Mission: USD is a contemporary Catholic university grounded in the liberal arts and anchored along an international border, advancing academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and hopeful world.
Vision: Strengthened by the Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of San Diego confronts humanity’s challenges by fostering peace, working for justice, and leading with love. See more about our mission, vision, and core values here.
At a glance: Founded in 1949, USD is the youngest Catholic institution on the U.S. News & World Report list of top 100 universities in the United States. It was recently ranked by Princeton Review as #3 in Quality of Life and #10 in Best Run Colleges. Other rankings include #4 in Promoting Public Service (Washington Monthly). The University’s stunning campus is perennially recognized as one of the most beautiful and sustainable campuses in the country. See more rankings here.
Mission-focused academics
Colleges and schools:
▪ College of Arts and Sciences
▪ Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science
▪ Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
▪ Knauss School of Business
▪ Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
▪ School of Law
▪ School of Leadership and Education Sciences
▪ The Copley Library
▪ Division of Professional and Continuing Education
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| Detailed Description: |
The School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego seeks qualified applicants for a 9-month, full-time, tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. This position is dedicated to teaching and research at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. Leadership is a multi-disciplinary field. Our students focus on a variety of leadership areas such as: for-profit, nonprofit, preK-12, higher education, and coaching and organizational consulting. The successful candidate will serve as the Director of Leadership Studies Minor and provide strategic and innovative leadership to SOLES undergraduate programs. The candidate will report to the chair of the Department of Leadership Studies. The role includes aligning minor program policies and procedures, managing undergraduate student support services, overseeing undergraduate research initiatives and liaising with the Office of Undergraduate Research, maintaining and responding to accreditation requirements and academic program review recommendations, and collaborating with department chair(s), academic program manager(s), and faculty to address emerging needs and trends in our undergraduate programs. This Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs, SOLES administrative position is a three-year renewable position that is reviewed annually.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching Excellence: Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in leadership. Courses may cover topics such as leadership theories, leading teams, organizational change, governance and policy, leadership and technology/artificial intelligence, diversity and equity, strategic planning, and leadership development.
- Dissertation, Thesis, and Action Research/Capstone Advising: Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students on their capstone projects/research, providing guidance and support in the development of original scholarly work relevant to methodology and leadership areas.
- Curriculum Development: Contribute actively to curriculum design and enhancement, ensuring alignment with a broad representation of current research, industry trends, and accreditation standards in leadership studies.
- Research and Scholarship: Conduct and publish high-quality research in reputable academic journals and present findings at conferences, contributing to the field's knowledge base in leadership.
- Service and Leadership: Engage in service activities within the department, school, university, and professional organizations, demonstrating leadership in academic governance, committee work, and community outreach efforts.
- Community Engagement: Foster partnerships and collaborations with the undergraduate colleges, educational associations, and stakeholders to promote applied research, professional development opportunities, and community impact initiatives.
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.
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| Job Requirements: |
Qualifications:
- Terminal Degree: An earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Leadership, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
- Experience: Substantial experience in leadership roles, preferably with administrative experience at the executive level.
- Teaching Experience: Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students at both masters and doctoral levels, with a strong commitment to innovative pedagogy, student engagement, and academic rigor.
- Leadership Skills: Proven leadership abilities within academic or professional settings, including the capacity to collaborate effectively, lead initiatives, and contribute to institutional governance.
- Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: A demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence in education, with experience working effectively with student populations and communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supervision experience
- Administrative experience
- A record of scholarly achievement, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national or international conferences, focused on issues relevant to leadership.
- Leadership within academic or professional settings, including the capacity to collaborate effectively, lead initiatives, and contribute to institutional governance.
- Experience with online or hybrid teaching formats and learning management systems.
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| Posting Salary: |
$8,312-$10,159/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, tuition remission opportunities, and faculty home buying programs. Annual professional development funding and internal grant opportunities are available to support research, grant writing, global course development, and conference travel. Candidates are expected to reside locally. Support for relocation costs is available. 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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| Special Application Instructions: |
Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement outlining current and future research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations), and contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by (one month from date of posting), but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
If you have any questions, please contact the Search Chair, Dr. Hugo Garcia, hugogarcia@sandiego.edu.
If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu. |
| Additional Details: |
Note: The position will be hired either at the Assistant or the Associate level depending on the experience of the candidate selected.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
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