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Lecturer or Professor of Practice (Part-Time), Kroc School of Peace Studies

Employer
University of San Diego
Location
San Diego

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Arts & Humanities, Ethnic & Cultural Studies
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting #: 3126
Position Status: Faculty, Part-time temporary
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Faculty, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies

Position Title & Department:

Lecturer or Professor of Practice (Part-Time), Kroc School of Peace StudiesPosting #

3126

Department Description:

The Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, established at the University of San Diego in 2007, is the first standalone school of its kind in the United States. The Kroc School’s mission is to equip and empower innovative changemakers to shape more peaceful and just societies. It is home to three graduate programs, the MA in Peace and Justice, the MA in Social Innovation, and MS in Conflict Management & Resolution, as well as a dual MA/Juris Doctor degree with the University of San Diego’s School of Law.

Detailed Description:

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part-time faculty to support the advancement of the Kroc School’s mission. Part-time faculty have responsibilities for course instruction, student evaluation, student advising, student professional development, and other service as assigned.

Subject Matter Expertise
The Kroc School is seeking instructors with a range of subject matter expertise, in areas such as:

  1. Social Innovation
  2. Social Entrepreneurship
  3. Race, Inequality, and Social Justice in the United States
  4. Climate Justice
  5. Conflict Resolution
  6. Organizational Leadership
  7. Trauma-informed Pedagogies
  8. Applied Ethics
  9. Communications for Social Change
  10. Peacebuilding
  11. Humanitarian Affairs

Priority Assignments for Practicum Courses
The Kroc School has a particular need for faculty who can teach practice-based courses in which they supervise students in real-world projects.


See representative course descriptions here https://sites.sandiego.edu/krocstudents/ay-2020-21-course-descriptions/.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Masters, J.D. or Ph.D. in Peace and Conflict Studies, Sociology, Business, Political Science, African-American Studies, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Humanitarian Affairs, or a related discipline.
  2. Previous instructional experience at the undergraduate or graduate level required
  3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and foster community within a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Experience with remote, online, or hybrid instruction
  2. Strong practice experience and professional networks relevant to our degree programs

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.

Posting Salary:

Consistent with the Kroc School of Peace Studies' part-time faculty compensation rates.

Special Application Instructions:Click 'Apply Now' to complete our online application and, for full consideration, please upload a resume and cover letter to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review. Contact:krocschool@sandiego.edu If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.eduAdditional Details:

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

Advertised: March 11, 2021 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled

Organization

The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.

Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. In less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single, unwavering expectation: academic excellence.

USD offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university adds depth to education by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.

Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate curious minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on topic. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.

To complement this instruction, the university's Honors program provides a challenging curriculum for USD's uniquely motivated students. The university also holds memberships in several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.

While intellectual growth is key, USD adds depth to the education experience by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. An active faith community invites widespread student participation. In the classroom, study is accompanied by an examination of ethics and values University of San Diego students inquire freely and challenge ideas, exercise moral, spiritual and social judgment, serve others, and contemplate social justice in their lives and in their chosen fields. These students are truly educated. These students achieve excellence.

Students, faculty and staff are active members of the community, volunteering time and expertise, fostering friendships, and working to preserve the region’s unique character. With a population of more than 7,500 students and approximately 2,000 employees, the university impacts the life of the area economically, politically and socially. In turn, the university welcomes the community to participate in campus life, through classes, special events, sports, forums and tours.

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