Part-Time Education Adjunct — Social Justice Leader

University of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of San Francisco invites applications for adjunct faculty in the School of Education’s Department of Learning and Instruction. Hired faculty will fully develop and teach an assigned departmental course and collaborate with colleagues to meet program outcomes.

Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership across educational and community contexts, a strong commitment to social justice in diverse settings, and hold a doctoral degree in education or related fields.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership across educational and/or community contexts.
• Enacted commitment to advancing social justice as a leader and educator in K-12, higher education, and/or community organizations.
• Command of theories centered in social justice at a conceptual and applicable level.
• Hold a doctorate in education, social/critical theory, sociology, or related field with application to educational organizations.
• Currently hold or have held teaching positions at the graduate level, particularly with students from marginalized backgrounds, working within social-justice-centered settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach the assigned departmental course.
• Teach within the teaching weekend schedule and provide support to students between class meetings via meetings and email.
• Meet regularly with the chair and department colleagues to discuss students’ experiences in the course and programs.
• Abide by the USF Part-Time Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Social justice commitment

Social justice theory knowledge

Graduate teaching experience

Education research context

Education

Doctorate in education or related field

Job description

University of San Francisco invites applications for adjunct faculty in the School of Education’s Department of Learning and Instruction. Hired faculty will fully develop and teach an assigned departmental course and collaborate with colleagues to meet program outcomes.

Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership across educational and community contexts, a strong commitment to social justice in diverse settings, and hold a doctoral degree in education or related fields.