Tenure-Track Faculty in Social Innovation, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
Tenure-Track Faculty in Social Innovation, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
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At the Kroc School we honor Joan B. Krocs 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.
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 humanitys urgent challenges.
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.
About the Position
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.
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.
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.
$92000 - $112000 annually (opportunities for additional research compensation may be available) ; 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.
Applications must include the following:
- Letter of application include reference to the clusters of interest;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Teaching Statement - include a sample syllabus of a course in your field of specialization if available;
- Research Statement and a sample of scholarlywork (length of typical research paper); and
- Contact information for three references (to be contacted at short-list stage).
Review of applications will begin onOctober 1 2025and the position will remain open until filled.
Contact:Prof. Patricia Marquez
For more information about The Kroc School at the University of San Diego please visit:The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information visit
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