Job Opportunities

Soka University of America (SUA) seeks to appoint a professor in Black Studies at the senior level, beginning August 2021, to contribute to the development of a new program in Race and Ethnic Studies. Applicants from all fields of Black, African American, or Africana Studies are welcome. The search is open to specialization and discipline within these fields with preference for scholars working in global, comparative, and justice-oriented contexts. All candidates are expected to conduct innovative research in their area. The successful candidate will assume an integral role in the development of the new program and an integrative, interdisciplinary curriculum.

SUA is a top-ranked liberal arts university with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research.  A cross-disciplinary education, coupled with small class size, aims to foster close intellectual relations between faculty and students through mentorship. An appreciation of the centrality of peace, human rights, the sanctity of life in enhancing the happiness of the individual and the world provides the founding impetus for the university and its mission. SUA is open to students of all nationalities and beliefs and is committed to diversity in its academic community.  About half of SUA students have come from the US, and half have come from over 45 other countries.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD in Black Studies or an appropriate area and demonstrate significant experience and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and program development.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially with regard to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and have a willingness to facilitate the university’s mission to develop global citizens.

Benefits / Salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. All full-time faculty members are eligible for medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

Deadline for applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a one to two-page statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a one-page statement of research interests and three confidential letters of recommendation to be addressed to Michael Weiner, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. Please submit all documents through the Interfolio link below. Employment is contingent on the completion of a successful background check.

Please apply for professor of Black Studies position using this link.

Email: facultyrecruiting@soka.edu

Soka University of America is an equal opportunity employer.

Date Posted: 03/01/2021

Soka University of America (SUA) seeks to fill a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics position to teach three Economics courses; International Economics, Development Economics and Principles of Economics, and two General Education classes. Teaching load is two courses each semester, with a General Education in a Block (Fall or Winter). Classes are very small, typically less than 20 students. Position begins in September 2021. Applicants with PhD in Economics and teaching experience preferred. ABD candidates in Economics will be considered. Salary commensurate with experience.

Course Descriptions:

International Economics

Two broad subfields of international economics: international trade and international finance will be introduced and discussed extensively in this course. In the first half of the course, we will discuss some classical international trade models including but not limited to the Ricardian model, the specific factors model, the Heckscher-Ohlin model, the standard trade model and multinational firms trade and their policy implications as well as some limitations. In the second half, with monetary issues included in the international trade, our discussions will be focused on the balance of payments, the determinants of exchange rates and their interaction with money and interest rates in an international context. The class will be concluded with the relation between exchange rates and economic outputs.

Development Economics

This course is designed to introduce students to one of the major issues of world economy: the process of economic development across the world. It provides an essential understanding of the causes and consequences of underdevelopment and poverty in developing economies, and attempts to explore some possible means to overcome the obstacles to development. A special emphasis will be placed on the application of theoretical approaches in analyzing economic development. Topics covered will include: the nature and meaning of development and underdevelopment, economic growth and sources of growth, poverty and income distribution, population and migration, rural development and urbanization, the environment and sustainable development, education, health, and human capital, international trade and finance, foreign aid, private foreign investments, and debt crisis, institutional factors, development strategies, and government policies in the effort to promote growth and development. Students will become familiar with critical issues, problems, and policy options faced by less developed countries through examples and case studies.

Principles of Economics

Economics is a social science that gives you analytical tools to understand, and formulate educated responses about key contemporary issues: How well do markets work in promoting an economy’s well-being? Is there a role for government in a modern economic system? Does their intervention make people’s life better or worse? Must we sacrifice biodiversity to provide for the economic needs of society? Should Obama have spent $800 billion to save the banks during the Great Recession? To address any contemporary economic concern, such as those above, you must know how the system works. That is exactly what this introductory course is designed to do. To help you develop the faculty to critically evaluate contemporary economic issues, you will examine fundamental concepts such as the market, price, equilibrium, efficiency, equity, government intervention, externalities, monopoly, national income, unemployment, inflation, fiscal and monetary policies. By the end of this class, you will gain a foundation in economic literacy, as well as adequate practice in using the tools of theory developed in this class to analyze contemporary economic issues as reported in the media.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially with regard to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and have a willingness to facilitate the university’s mission to develop global citizens

Soka University of America is a four-year liberal arts institution located in the town of Aliso Viejo in southern Orange County, California. The university is ranked 28^th in the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges category of the 2020 US News and World Report Annual College Rankings. It offers a challenging liberal arts education dedicated to teaching talented students from all around the world. The university has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its students. Additionally, the college aims to foster close intellectual relations between faculty and students through small class sizes, mentorship of senior theses (capstones), and student involvement in faculty research. Soka University of America is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.

Applications will be considered beginning May 1, 2021. This position will remain open until filled.

Application Information: To apply, please submit a (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), (5) a sample syllabus for this course, and (6) contact information for three professional references. Employment is contingent on the completion of a successful background check.

Please apply for visiting assistant professor of economics position using this link.

Please send any inquiries to this email address: facultyrecruiting@soka.edu

Soka University of America is an equal opportunity employer.

Date Posted: 02/19/2021

Soka University of America (SUA) seeks an adjunct instructor to teach both analog and digital photography (two sections per semester) to non-majors beginning in Fall Semester 2021.

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates will hold an MFA or other practice-oriented terminal degree, or have equivalent professional experience and have demonstrated success teaching at the college or university level, fostering student creativity, and working with diverse student populations.
• Candidates must have demonstrated success managing darkroom facilities, Mac-based image-processing classroom, and analog and digital cameras.
• Candidates must demonstrate successful creative work, as in a record of publications, exhibitions, etc.
• Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to facilitate the university’s mission to develop global citizens.

Description:

• This position involves teaching two introductory level courses. It is initially for Fall Semester 2021, with renewals possible.
• SUA has both a traditional B/W darkroom and a digital image processing classroom. This position will include responsibility for managing the facilities, and training and coordinating student assistants.
• Commitment to teaching fundamental principles of creative work in still photographic media, fostering student creativity and developing fundamental craft

SUA aims to foster rewarding intellectual relationships among faculty and between faculty and students through collaboration and mentoring. An appreciation of the centrality of peace, global citizenship, freedom, and human rights is the founding impetus for the university and its mission.

Salary:  Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, and will include stipends both for teaching and facility management. 

Application information:  Deadline for full consideration is March 15, 2021. Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references, including at least one for teaching work. Do not send material work samples at this time.

Please submit all documents through the Interfolio link below. Employment is contingent on the completion of a successful background check.

Please apply for adjunct photography position using this link.

Email: facultyrecruiting@soka.edu

Soka University of America is an equal opportunity employer.

Date Posted: 03/01/2021

Soka University of America (SUA) seeks a part-time/adjunct instructor to teach, one course, Financial Economics during the fall term of 2021. Position begins in September 2021. Applicants with PhD in Economics and teaching experience preferred. ABD candidates in Economics will be considered. Salary commensurate with experience.

Course Description: In this course, students are introduced to the analysis of financial assets and institutions. The course emphasizes modern asset pricing theory, the role of the modern corporation and the role of financial intermediaries, and their regulation, in the financial system. Topics covered include net present value calculations, asset pricing theories, investment theory, the efficient market theory, the term structure of interest rates, central bank policy, and (time permitting) financial derivatives.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially with regard to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and have a willingness to facilitate the university’s mission to develop global citizens

Soka University of America is a four-year liberal arts institution located in the town of Aliso Viejo in southern Orange County, California. The university is ranked 28^th in the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges category of the 2020 US News and World Report Annual College Rankings. It offers a challenging liberal arts education dedicated to teaching talented students from all around the world. The university has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its students. Additionally, the college aims to foster close intellectual relations between faculty and students through small class sizes, mentorship of senior theses (capstones), and student involvement in faculty research. Soka University of America is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.

Applications will be considered beginning May 01, 2021. Position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please submit a (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), (5) a sample syllabus for this course, and (6) contact information for three professional references. Employment is contingent on the completion of a successful background check.

Please apply for adjunct financial economics position using this link.

Email: facultyrecruiting@soka.edu

Soka University of America is an equal opportunity employer.

Date Posted: 03/30/2021

Soka University of America is offering a full-time Residence Hall Coordinator position.

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Residential Life, the Residence Hall Coordinator directly oversees the implementation of a comprehensive residence hall program that meets the goals of the Office of Residential Life and Soka University of America.  The Coordinator will serve as a full time, live-in, on campus Residential Life team member and will be responsible for helping to build and support a community that allows a diverse group of residents to grow and develop individually and collectively.  The Coordinator will manage the effective general administrative operation of up to three residence halls of approximately 150 residents. The Coordinator will actively support the development and implementation of the mission, goals, principles, strategic direction, and evaluation of university housing and Residential Life.

The Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day operation of the hall office including nights and weekends; oversee the daily work of paraprofessional staff; supervise desk coverage on nights and weekends; perform crisis intervention, mediation and advisement for residents.  The Coordinator will develop, implement and evaluate co-curricular programs for resident and community development, coordinate Resident Assistant Selection and leadership trainings.  The Coordinator will serve as project manager for administrative projects during the academic year and summer including Room Selection coordination and student placement; summer residential programs; budget management and content development for digital media and online digital signage.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially with regard to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and have a willingness to facilitate the university’s mission to develop global citizens.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing, marketing and implementing co-curricular programs and working closely with Residential Life staff in guiding the development of Residential Life co-curricular programs;
• Serving as project manager for administrative projects of co-curricular programs during the academic year and summer programming period;
• Guiding community wide assessments and compiling an annual assessment report;
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the hall office and supervising desk coverage including nights and weekends;
• Assisting in room selection coordination and student placement;
• Developing Residential Life marketing and publication materials, and creating and maintaining a social media presence for the department;
• Serving as a programming liaison to the Office of Student Activities;
• Overseeing the daily work of paraprofessional staff, which includes planning and facilitating RA selection and leadership trainings;
• Administering and monitoring budgets;
• Performing crisis intervention, providing leadership, and advising.

Qualifications:

Education

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in college student personnel, student affairs/higher education, counseling, or closely related field.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of housing experience, or three years recent professional experience in a student services area or related field.

• Experience coordinating or directing collegiate level activities (preferably involving residential life aspects).

• Experience working with diverse populations with a strong understanding and experience in cultural competency.
• Experience in supervising and training, leadership development, and advising student groups.
• Experience in co-curricular programming development and special interest communities.
• Proven experience in providing counseling and referrals.

Skills

• Commitment to mutual respect, service orientation, student development, and raising social awareness, diversity, equity and inclusion, community service and institutional excellence. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in student development including leadership, diversity, life skills programming, crisis intervention, housing management, needs assessment, conflict resolution, and group dynamics.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups of students and staff as part of a team.
• Demonstrated skills in group dynamics, flexibility, and programming in a residence hall setting.
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in higher education; multicultural issues and relevant legal issues.
• High proficiency in personal computer systems utilizing databases, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and other Microsoft applications. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Soka University of America offers excellent benefits. Also included for this position is a rent-free furnished 2-bedroom apartment and a meal plan (while in-person classes are in session).  

This is a 2-year contract.  Application review will begin immediately. The position will remain open and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a successful background check.

To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to:

Human Resources

Re:  Residence Hall Coordinator

Soka University of America

1 University Drive

Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4105

E-mail: jobs@soka.edu

Soka University of America is an equal opportunity employer.