Postdoc positions at University of San Diego

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The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of San Diego seeks to hire at least one scholar who has a proven record and commitment to empowering students from communities that are underrepresented in academia through teaching, research, creative activity, service and/or mentoring. We are especially interested in advancing the perspectives of African Americans, American Indian/Alaskan Natives, Filipinas/os/x, Chicanas/os/x, Latinas/os/x and/or Pacific Islanders. The postdoctoral scholar will begin in Fall 2018 and will be housed in one or more of the following academic programs:

 

·        Art, Architecture + Art History

·        Biology

·        Chemistry and Biochemistry

·        Mathematics

·        Theology and Religious Studies

 

The purpose of the Diversity Postdoctoral Faculty Program is to mentor new faculty in teaching excellence in the context of a primarily undergraduate institution within Catholic Higher Education and to cultivate inclusive communities within departments at the University. USD is poised to serve as a resource for faculty who are interested in pursuing an academic career that follows a teacher/scholar model. 

The Diversity Postdoctoral faculty position is for two years. Postdoctoral faculty teach courses in their area of expertise, work closely with faculty mentors in their department, and are invited to participate in the College of Arts & Sciences faculty development programs. Candidates must have completed the PhD or other terminal degree before the starting date of August 2018. Candidates who have not yet had a tenure-track faculty position will have priority. Appointment includes a competitive salary, benefits package, and travel funds for conference participation.

 

For full consideration, materials must be received by January 29, 2018. 

Please complete the following steps:  

 

To begin the application visit: www.sandiego.edu/jobs, search for IRC25838 and apply as an applicant.

 

Then, create a single PDF document that includes the materials listed below and submit it directly to usdpostdoc@sandiego.edu

 

·        Cover letter

·        Curriculum vitae

·        Statement of teaching philosophy, including a statement about your experience teaching and mentoring students from communities that have historically been underrepresented,

·        Statement of research/creative activity including goals for the next two years and a sample of scholarly or creative work

·        Sample syllabus for a course in your area of expertise and a summary of teaching evaluations (if available)

·        Three letters of support should be sent directly to usdpostdoc@sandiego.edu. (Please have letter writers include your name in the subject).

 

The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, covered veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. USD offers same sex domestic partner benefits. Final candidates will complete a pre-employment background check.

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