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The Department includes a fully online PhD program in Education, both credential and master's degree programs in elementary education, secondary education, special education, and a fully online Master's of Education program for experienced K-12 teachers. Upcoming initiatives include a TK-3 and a Bachelor’s in Professional Studies credential. More information on our programs can be found atwww.sandiego.edu/teach

The Department of Learning and Teaching and USD have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to global education. Faculty candidates should be committed to working with diverse students and populations as well as an interest in fostering community engagement at the local, national, and global levels. The Department has developed strong collaborative relationships with local schools and districts to provide an array of practicum, student teaching, and action research sites. In addition, all graduate students are required to participate in at least one global education experience prior to graduation.

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 School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in STEM Education. The University of San Diego seeks faculty with expertise in STEM education to advance educational equity and social justice, across early childhood, K–12, and higher education. Faculty with expertise in STEM Education strengthen the university’s capacity to secure external funding, expand community partnerships, and develop innovative, culturally responsive programs.

The successful candidate will be a scholar-practitioner committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a demonstrated ability to prepare educators to meet the needs of diverse learners. This individual will serve as a lead for STEM education–related curriculum development within the Department of Learning and Teaching, provide leadership in the Single Subject program, and report to the Chair and Associate Chair of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

●   Pursue external funding to support research, program development, and community                     partnerships

●   Mentor and advise credential candidates, master’s students, and doctoral students, fostering         academic success, professional growth, and well-being

●   Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement innovative curricula, programs, and               pathways that advance inclusive excellence

●   Engage in service at the department, school, and university levels

●   Build and sustain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and professional                 associations

●   Serve as the Director of PK-12 STEM Research and Programs - Provide strategic leadership           connecting the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education (JI) and DLT, advancing STEM i             integration across DLT programs through curriculum and program innovation, grant                       development and external funding, educator professional development, and PK–12/university       partnerships, with the goal of ensuring graduates are prepared to meaningfully integrate               STEM into their professional practice.

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. 

Academic Credentials:

●  Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education, STEM/STEM Education from an accredited institution (ABD                 candidates may be considered with evidence of degree completion prior to appointment).

Teaching Credentials and Experience:

●  Valid K–12 teaching credential (preferably in California)

●  Demonstrated STEM K-12 classroom teaching experience

●  Experience teaching online and in-person in higher education settings

●  Demonstrated experience implementing culturally sustaining, trauma-informed, and inclusive        instructional practices STEM classrooms.

●  Proven ability to create equitable and inclusive learning environments that honor students’            whole selves including their cultural identities, abilities, and diverse lived experiences.

Research and Scholarship:

●   Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity in STEM education

●   Evidence of potential for continued publication in peer-reviewed outlets

●   Curriculum and Program Expertise

●   Experience developing STEM curricula, inclusive pedagogies, mentoring frameworks, or                 pipeline programs.

Communication, Leadership, and Mentorship:

●   Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and mentorship skills

●   Demonstrated leadership abilities within academic or professional settings

●   Capacity to contribute to institutional governance and shared leadership

 Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with historically underrepresented or marginalized communities in STEM particularly in science and mathematics

●  Experience advocating for equity and access for marginalized learners within STEM

●  Record of professional leadership in organizations or initiatives promoting equity, student              wellness, and social justice

●  Commitment to culturally responsive, evidence-based, and equity-centered pedagogy

●  Demonstrated interest in and/or record of securing external grants for research, program              development, or community initiatives.

$8,313 - $10,160/Monthly - 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.

Note: The position will be hired either at the Assistant or the Associate level depending on the experience of the candidate selected.