University of San Francisco

Dissertation Fellowship: Gerardo Marín Diversity Fellowship 2019-2020

Job Summary

The University of San Francisco invites applications for the Gerardo Marín Diversity Dissertation Fellowship for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Gerardo Marín Diversity Fellowships seek to increase the presence of currently underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. professoriate by supporting advanced doctoral candidates in completion of their dissertation, or advanced candidates in a MFA, MArch, MLArch, MUD, and MCP or similar program in completion of their master’s project or creative work.

Job Responsibilities

Scholars complete their dissertation and initiate an ongoing program of scholarly or creative work while becoming familiar with the usual service responsibilities of a university faculty member. Scholars teach one course in their discipline each semester and serve the University in various capacities. The program will provide compensation and limited support for relocation and research-related expenses. Additional support includes office space, computer and library privileges.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates in disciplines in which racial and ethnic groups are traditionally underrepresented will receive special consideration. Candidates must have completed all course work leading to their doctorate by Summer 2019 and must be considering a career in college teaching in one of the following fields in the College of Arts and Sciences:

Art + Architecture (Architecture, Art History, Design, Fine Arts)
Communication Studies
Economics
English
Media Studies
Rhetoric and Language (Composition, Public Speaking, ESL)
Sociology

Applicants should submit online through usfjobs.com a letter of application indicating area of expertise and desired department for placement; curriculum vitae; transcripts; dissertation prospectus; brief description of research plans; evidence of teaching ability (including student evaluations); and three letters of recommendation. Transcripts and letters of recommendation can be sent to:

Dr. Mary Wardell-Ghirarduzzi
Vice Provost
Dissertation Fellowship Search
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080

Or by email to [log in to unmask] with the subject line: Dissertation Fellowship Application

Official transcripts should be submitted by both undergraduate and graduate institutions. Complete applications must be received by January 25, 2019 to ensure full consideration.

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco’s first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit www.usfca.edu.

The University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services and academic programs on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, and the other bases prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information visit: http://sfgov.org/olse/fair-chance-ordinance-fco.