"Tenure-Track Faculty in Social Innovation, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies"

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Tenure-Track Faculty in Social Innovation, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies

Position Title & Department:
Tenure-Track Faculty in Social Innovation, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies

Department Description:
At the Kroc School, we honor Joan B. Kroc's belief that "It is not enough to talk about peace; we must build it by taking action to transform systems of injustice and oppression." Since 2003, our students have been empowered to solve real-world problems in real-time, engaging in hands-on learning beyond papers and presentations. We connect visionaries from around the world and foster collaboration through experiential education. At the Kroc School, we teach peace, justice, and social change, empowering changemakers to drive positive social transformation.

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.

Detailed Description:
The Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies (Kroc School) at the University of San Diego invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Social Innovation beginning in September 2026. We seek a dynamic and innovative scholar-practitioner dedicated to advancing social innovation to address pressing global challenges. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding interdisciplinary scholar and educator committed to fostering social innovation, social entrepreneurship, sustainability, and impact-driven leadership in the context of a School of Peace Studies, but in cooperation with other units across campus. As a multidisciplinary emerging field, social innovation draws from diverse disciplines. We welcome candidates with expertise in sociology, management, entrepreneurship, psychology, anthropology, political science, and related fields whose research and teaching intersect with social innovation. Candidates should hold a doctorate in a field related to the theories and practices of social transformation through innovation within the social sciences, business, or humanities. We also encourage applications from individuals with both academic and professional entrepreneurial experience. Thematic expertise in areas such as social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, impact investing, environmental sustainability, conflict resolution and economic development are particularly desirable. We see social innovation at the Kroc School as a new vision for engaging the private sector, nonprofit, and government actors in ways that help them improve their societal footprint and, in doing so, positively impacting peace and justice concerns in the process. We seek a candidate who can help us develop and refine this vision, to the benefit of both the School and the field overall. The successful candidate must be able to inspire and engage students enrolled in programs like the Master of Arts in Social Innovation (MASI) and Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship through experiential, problem-based learning, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to drive meaningful change across sectors. Candidates must also demonstrate clear potential for scholarly excellence and participate in program development and institution building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach graduate-level courses in social innovation, social entrepreneurship, impact measurement, finance and impact investing, data analysis and visualization for social change and related fields.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish in relevant academic and practitioner-oriented journals.
• Mentor and advise MASI students, supporting their academic and professional development.
• Engage in program development and institutional leadership to strengthen our social entrepreneurship and innovation offerings.
• Build partnerships with global and community organizations and social enterprises to create hands-on learning opportunities for students.
• Contribute to service activities within the Kroc School, the University of San Diego, and the broader academic community.

Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (completed by time of appointment) in a relevant field such as social innovation, public policy, sociology, business, conflict resolution, or another discipline with a focus on social impact, nonprofit leadership, or community development.
• Demonstrated potential teaching and curriculum development excellence, aligned with experiential or problem-based learning approaches.
• A record of or strong potential for scholarly research and publication.
• Experience or interest in working with interdisciplinary teams and engaging with external stakeholders.

Posting Salary: $92,000 - $112,000 annually; 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.

Special Application Instructions: Applications must include: Letter of application; Curriculum vitae; Teaching Statement; Research Statement and a sample of scholarly work; and Contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. Contact: Prof. Patricia Marquez, pmarquez@sandiego.edu. For more information about The Kroc School at the University of San Diego, please visit: https://www.sandiego.edu/peace/