Professor of Practice in Leadership Studies
- Employer
- University of San Diego
- Location
- San Diego
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- Education, Educational Administration & Leadership
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Professor of Practice in Leadership Studies
Department Description:
The Department of Leadership Studies seeks to educate scholars and practitioners committed to impactful, ethical, and inclusive leadership for social change. We are guided by our mission to: (1) Facilitate the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions of current and future leaders, both those with positional power and those who exercise leadership and influence informally; (2) Contribute to advancing the study of leadership to address the most challenging issues of our societies;(3) And provide service that promotes equity and inclusion for social justice at local, national, and global levels to professions, communities, and the larger society.
Detailed Description:
The Department of Leadership Studies at USD's School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) is looking for a Professor of Practice for a three-year appointment to teach and advise masters level and PhD students in the area of leadership. We are specifically interested in candidates who have knowledge and extensive experience with case-in-point pedagogy within the context of leadership courses (in a multicultural environment). The candidate should have experience as Director of Group Relations Conferences, particularly in a university setting in the context of leadership studies. The candidate should have certification as a coach (ICF or BCC) and a licensed counselor or social worker in the state of California (LPCC or LSCW), or licensed clinical psychologist, given the sometimes delicate nature of the experiential learning pedagogy. It is also preferred that the candidate have experience and demonstrated ability to teach other leadership-related courses such as organizational leadership and/or organizational behavior. The ideal candidate will provide experience and expertise in bridging the academic and practice areas. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in leadership studies, psychology, business or other related fields. This position is a non-tenure contracted position, but the individual would be eligible to apply to any tenure-line positions that may be open in a future search, as well as possibly extend this contracted position.
Candidates should be able to:
- Provide evidence-based leadership practices and illustrate a commitment to departmental priorities including social justice, diversity and inclusion, (Candidates should describe how they bring diversity and inclusion into their teaching, advising, and scholarly work);
- Demonstrate both knowledge and practical expertise in leadership;
- Show evidence of teaching experience at the graduate level with excellent evaluations from students and peers;
- Demonstrate interest and an emerging expertise with advising Masters and PhD students in scholarly research and career pathways.
Specific responsibilities to include:
- Teaching: Teaching load of 7 courses (21 units) in an academic year (Fall, Intersession, Spring and Summer), which will include Integral Leadership Theory (LEAD 550 and LEAD 600), Human Relations for Leaders (LEAD 551), Leadership for Change (LEAD 585), Organizational Leadership and Change (LEAD 559) or other related courses.
- Advising. Serve on dissertation committees as well as provide academic and professional guidance.
- Service: Attend department meetings
Scholarship. Scholarly activity is encouraged but is not required.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: PhD or EdD
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:
Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), 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
Special Application Instructions
Resume Required Click 'Apply Now' to complete our online application and, for full consideration, please upload the following:
- Cover letter that includes relevant teaching experience, including experience with case-in-point pedagogy, Group Relations Conference work, and relevant credentials as noted in the job announcement.
- Teaching statement that describes teaching philosophy for a small, liberal arts Roman Catholic university
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three references
For full consideration, all materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Questions for the search committee can be sent to: leadershipstudies@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.edu
Additional 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.
To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/494459/professor-of-practice-in-leadership-studies
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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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