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Executive-in-Residence: Innovation through Equity and Ownership
Position overview
Position title: Beyster Executive in Residence“Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Application Window
Open date: March 16, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Rady School of Management at UC San Diego invites applications for an Academic Coordinator III to advance teaching, applied research, and community engagement in the field of employee ownership and inclusive capitalism.
The Executive-in-Residence will serve as a practitioner-educator, bridging UC San Diego with regional, national, and global business communities to advance understanding, adoption and practice of employee ownership models, including ESOPs, cooperatives, and alternative equity structures. This is a part-time position.
Key Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with employee-owned companies, professional service firms, and policymakers to expand research, learning and internship opportunities.
Collaborate with UC San Diego faculty across disciplines to embed employee ownership concepts into curricula. Serve as guest lecturer in a minimum of 2 sessions/modules annually in employee ownership, organizational governance, and related fields.
Mentor students in experiential projects, consulting engagements, internships, and case competitions.
Organize events such as conferences, workshops, and speaker series that connect students, faculty, and practitioners.
Publish practitioner-oriented materials that translate applied research into business practice. Develop applied case studies and instructional resources drawn from practice.
Secure external resources through partnerships, grants, and philanthropy to support programs and student engagement.
The Executive-in-Residence will report to the Assistant Dean of Strategy and External Relations and will work closely with the Executive Director of the Sullivan Center.
School: https://rady.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
- Degree in business, economics, finance, management, law, or related field.
- Professional experience (15+ years) advising or working with employee-owned firms, cooperatives, or alternative ownership structures.
- Experience collaborating accross disciplines and engaging in cross-sector initiatives.
- Advanced degree in business, economics, finance, management, law, or related field (Ph.D., JD, MBA, or DBA strongly preferred).
- Experience securing external funding, sponsorships, or grants to support applied research, entrepreneurial or community-based initiatives.
- Demonstrated record of innovation in experiential or applied learning.
- Strong professional network in employee ownership, organizational governance, or business succession planning.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Program Concept Proposal - Proposal for a program concept with equity and ownership at its core to be completed during candidate’s tenure and incorporates referenced responsibilities. Detail the plan, including known collaborators, and include elements such as piloting, testing, and scaling phases, as well as key milestones and KPIs. (500 word max). Consider the The Heilmeier Catechism to guide your thinking.
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Please provide contact information for 3-5 references. Letters will be solicited for final candidate.
Help contact: rdayes@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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