University of San Diego

USD NTT FACULTY UNION FAQ

A: Why are we organizing? For decades, higher education has trended away from tenure-track positions in favor of contingent, non-tenure track teaching appointments that offer no job security, much lower wages, and Read More...

About the USD NTT Faculty Union

Non-Tenure Track (NTT) Faculty members at the University of San Diego (USD) do much — in some units most — of the teaching. Despite our vital work, we lack basic protections and rights that are considered a baseline for other workers. As part of a nationwide trend, USD continues to reduce Read More...

USD Bargaining Frequently Asked Questions

I voted in the union election. Do I still need to sign a membership card? How do I sign a membership card? That is great, your vote made a difference - we won with a huge margin (169 yes to 13 no). Yes, you still need to fill out a membership card to ensure you have all Read More...

Get the Facts on our USD NTT Faculty Union Election and Campaign

UPDATED: May 20, 2024. Election FAQ for our vote-by-mail union election: Q: Is there a new election?  Yes, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ordered a new mail-ballot union election for non-tenure track (NTT) faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) because of an issue with Read More...