Diversity Postdoctoral Faculty Program
Accepting applications starting Fall 2020.
In 2013, the dean of USD's College of Arts and Sciences created a faculty advisory committee charged with enhancing the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty for the College. In collaboration with various campus constituencies, the committee was tasked with designing a two-year diversity postdoctoral teaching/research academic faculty program that serves the dual purpose of providing academic experience for diverse scholars and providing diverse faculty for our students. Additionally, the committee has sought to explore ways to build mentorship and professional development into the program.
Committee Members
- Kate Boersma, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
- Christopher Carter, Assistant Professor, Assistant Chair & Department Diversity Officer, Department of Theology and Religious Studies
- Esteban Del Río, Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies
- Angel Hinzo, Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies
- Meredith Wiggins '21, History Major and Ethnic Studies Minor, Black Student Union President, First-Year Retreat Co-Coordinator
- Sally Yard, Professor, Department of Art, Architecture + Art History
- Kristin Moran, Committee Co-Chair, Associate Dean and Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Communication Studies
- Pauline Powell, Committee Co-Chair, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Begin quote I have had the opportunity to increase my experience in designing curriculum that is fully reflective of the field as well as responds to student learning goals and outcomes. The faculty, including [the] chair... and my mentor, have provided me with the tools necessary to fully take advantage of the fellowship.
Current Postdoctoral Faculty
2019-20 Faculty Cohort
Wilnelia Recart Gonzalez
Department of Biology
2 year appointment
Tezeru Teshome
Department of Theatre
2 year appointment
2018-19 Faculty Cohort
Aaryn Jones
Department of Art, Architecture + Art History
2 year appointment
Janel Ortiz
Department of Biology
2 year appointment
Previous Postdoctoral Faculty
Channon Miller, 2017-19
Department of History
Dr. Miller has joined USD as an assistant professor in USD's Department of History.
Angela Nurse, 2017-19
Department of Sociology
Dr. Nurse has joined USD as an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology.
Christopher Carter, 2015-16
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
Dr. Carter has joined USD as an assistant professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.
Cory Gooding, 2015-16
Department of Political Science and International Relations
Dr. Gooding has joined USD as an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations.
Josen Diaz, 2014-15
Department of Ethnic Studies
Dr. Diaz has joined USD as an assistant professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies.
Marlene Brito-Milan, 2017-19
Department of Environmental and Ocean Sciences
Dr. Brito-Millan has gone on to a be a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States.
Mychal Odom, 2017-19
Department of English
Dr. Odom is now an adjunct Professor at San Diego Mesa College in the Department of Black Studies.
Victoria Rodriguez, 2017-19
Department of Psychological Sciences
Dr. Rodriguez is now a campus-based Research and Planning Analyst for the Grossmont - Cuyamaca Community College District.
Tiffany Stewart, 2018-19
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Devoun Stewart, 2017-18
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Dr. Stewart is now an assistant professor of Chemistry at Sacramento City College.
James Abordo Ong, 2016-18
Department of Philosophy
Dr. Ong is currently a lecturer at Fairfield University.
Robin Brooks, 2015-16
Department of English
Dr. Brooks is currently working as an assistant professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pittsburgh.
Melanie Zauscher, 2014-15
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Environmental and Ocean Sciences
Dr. Zauscher is now working as an air pollution specialist at California Air Resources Board in Sacramento, California.