Associate/Full Professor for Public Facing Border Scholarship

About the role

The successful candidate will join San Diego State University (SDSU) as an Associate/Full Professor, contributing to the university's mission of leveraging its unique identity to address border issues across various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach interdisciplinary courses, including both lower and upper level undergraduate courses, and graduate level courses as appropriate.
• Conduct research and generate publications in their own disciplinary journals, as well as in public-facing scholarship formats such as podcasts, popular books, and media interviews.
• Engage in public-facing scholarship through collaborations with community organizations, tribal nations, and other groups.
• Develop and teach courses within their area of expertise, including those they develop themselves.
• Collaborate with border communities and advocate for underrepresented populations within higher education.

Requirements

• Doctoral or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
• A strong record of original research, scholarly, or creative accomplishments.
• Demonstrated ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses effectively.
• Experience with community engagement or a commitment to developing community-based projects.
• Record of securing external funding and mentoring junior faculty, graduate students, or community collaborators.

Qualifications

• Intersectional and interdisciplinary scholarship addressing issues relevant to border regions.
• Experience producing public-facing scholarship.
• Established record of scholarly publications or clear evidence of research productivity commensurate with the rank of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented experience and sustained commitment to collaborative engagement with border communities.
• Demonstrated dedication to research initiatives that directly engage and benefit border communities.
• Demonstrated leadership in supporting and advocating for underrepresented populations within higher education.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their materials through PageUp by January 30, 2026. Provide the following materials:

• Cover letter, including information indicating how the applicant meets or will meet required qualifications, preferred qualifications, and “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted until a candidate reaches the final rounds).
• One Writing/Creative Work sample.
• Teaching philosophy statement.

For questions, please contact Maria Amor (Search Committee Chair) at mamor@sdsu.edu.

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information, click here.

SDSU Values

• Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
• We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
• We encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

• All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
• We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
• We are committed to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.

Pursuant to Education Code 89521, the California State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. This requirement applies specifically to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Academic or Administrative position they are applying to.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.