Presidio Graduate School (PGS) educates and inspires a new generation of leaders in what have been described as the nation’s most innovative and respected graduate programs in sustainability. As Duff McDonald wrote in the New York Times, “if you want to change the world, go to Presidio Graduate School."

PGS’s programs emphasize curriculum integration, systems thinking, and experiential learning, as well as a focus on environmental sustainability and social justice in every course. Our faculty members are committed to teaching excellence, practice-oriented research, maintaining the vibrant PGS community, and building the field of sustainability and social justice leaders. PGS is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

For more information about PGS, our community, and course offerings, please visit https://www.presidio.edu/academics/

We are looking for a full-time faculty candidate to teach both business-oriented Data Analytics, Applied Analytics designed for Public Administration, as well as one additional course based on expertise area. The courses should be based in systems thinking, that brings together key aspects of environmental sustainability and social justice through problem-based learning to empower the next generation of business and public administration professionals.

The courses will be taught both in a hybrid modality and online.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Critical understanding of the relationship between systems thinking, environmental sustainability, social justice, and business or civic leadership.
• Relevant teaching experience or demonstrable ability to teach at the graduate level.
• Experience in pedagogy of related courses in a reputable university in both online and in-person modalities.
• PhD in a related discipline.
• Evidence of thought leadership in systems thinking, environmental sustainability, social justice, and/or civic leadership.
• Experience or demonstrable ability to develop and teach online courses and use online teaching platforms. 
• Relevant professional experience and demonstrable ability to integrate practice into applied teaching methodologies at the graduate level.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

GENERAL TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and management of semester-length course, including 5 six-hour long teaching sessions and 8 evening webinars
• Design and delivery of online learning content using the Canvas platform
• Timely grading, evaluation, and feedback.
• Holding weekly office hours – we are a “high-touch” program and view faculty accessibility as core to student success
• Advising students on projects and coursework
• Upholding academic standards of performance and integrity

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate in the continuous improvement of the curriculum and pedagogy
• Collaborate to ensure program alignment to external standards including the development and execution of ongoing assessment
• Work with other faculty to integrate the curriculum and ensure academic excellence
• Elevate the program’s reputation through participating in community outreach, ensuring faculty excellence, and maintaining student satisfaction
• Support the problem-based learning approach by building and maintaining community partnerships for student experiential learning projects

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
• List of Names and Contact Information of Three References (references will not be contacted until after the first round of interviews)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS

• Teaching Portfolio including syllabi and/or a summary of teaching evaluations
• Evidence of Professional Practice. Submit any one, or combination of the following: Portfolio of projects (pdf file), Personal or professional website, examples of published work (pdf file).

PRESIDIO GRADUATE SCHOOL IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.