Diversity Postdoctoral Faculty Program
We are accepting applications through February 1, 2021.
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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
Questions? Please contact usdpostdoc@sandiego.edu.
Annual Reports
- Diversity Postdoctoral Final Report 2013-2014
- Diversity Postdoctoral Final Report 2014-2015
- Diversity Postdoctoral Final Report 2015-2016
- Diversity Postdoctoral Final Report 2016-2017
- Diversity Postdoctoral Final Report 2017-2018
- Diversity Postdoctoral Final Report 2018-2019
- Diversity Postdoctoral Final Report 2019-2020
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


2018-19 Faculty Cohort


2 year appointment
Previous Postdoctoral Faculty

Dr. Miller has joined USD as an assistant professor in USD's Department of History.


Dr. Carter has joined USD as an assistant professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.




Dr. Odom is now an adjunct Professor at San Diego Mesa College in the Department of Black Studies.

Dr. Rodriguez is now a campus-based Research and Planning Analyst for the Grossmont - Cuyamaca Community College District.


Dr. Stewart is now an assistant professor of Chemistry at Sacramento City College.


Dr. Brooks is currently working as an assistant professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Zauscher is now working as an air pollution specialist at California Air Resources Board in Sacramento, California.