Description

San Diego State University Imperial Valley is seeking an Assistant Professor with expertise in Elementary Literacy (Grades K-6) Education. The successful candidate will join the faculty in the School of Teacher Education in the College of Education (www.sdsu.edu) and will work at SDSU Imperial Valley (https://imperialvalley.sdsu.edu/) located in Calexico, California, 120 miles east of San Diego, California.

SDSU Imperial Valley is a branch of San Diego State University (SDSU) and enrolls approximately 1,2000 undergraduate and graduate students with a predominantly Hispanic/Latinx student demographic. SDSU-Imperial Valley is a diverse, Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. SDSU Imperial Valley has two campuses, one in Calexico- just blocks away from the California-Mexico border and the other campus in Brawley, about 22 miles north of Calexico. Our proximity to the MExican border, strong connections with universities in Baja California, deep community ties, and the cultural diversity of the local populations offer significant opportunities for interdisciplinary, and cross-national research. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $75,000. This is not a remote position.

Candidates will be expected to maintain an active scholarly record, support community partnerships, and provide service to the University. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2025.

Qualifications

Earned Doctorate in Literacy Education, English Education, or closely related field. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2025.

Evidence of early scholar record of publication and articulated literacy research agenda.

Commitment to social justice and equity for all learners including a theoretical grounding in critical perspectives.

Experience teaching literacy in racially, culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse TK-6 educational settings in the United States

Satisfaction of at least TWO Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria, described below.

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy two or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. Candidates that meet BIE criteria:

(a) are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline,

(b) have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline,

(c) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students,

(d) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research,

(e) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group,

(f) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that engages underrepresented communities,

(g) have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or

(h) have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education.

Please indicate in a separate diversity statement how you meet at least two (2) of these criteria. Additional guidance on our BIE program for applicants is here.

CANDIDATE PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Fluency in Spanish

Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential (RLLSC) or equivalent experience providing literacy-related professional development to teachers and/or providing literacy support to PreK-12 students (K-6 preferred)

Experience teaching at the university level

Experience supervising teachers in K-6 settings

Demonstrated potential for grant writing

SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region, with a campus in San Diego serving 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students and additional locations in Southern California’s Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation’s Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 97 areas, masters in 84 and doctorates in 23. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university, an Asian-Native American-Pacific Islander -Serving Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply via Interfolio.

http://apply.interfolio.com/160213

No paper applications will be accepted.

Please submit:

Cover letter, addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications, including literacy research interests and experience in US K-6 education contexts (not to exceed 3 pages)

Curriculum Vitae

Diversity statement that includes how you meet at least two (2) of the Building on

Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria (maximum of 500 words)

Names and contact information (email address and phone numbers) for three references who will submit confidential reference letters.

Screening of applications will begin March 12, 2025, and continue until the position is filled, with the anticipated start date of August 2025.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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For help signing up, accessing your account, or submitting your application please check out our help and support section or get in touch via email at help@interfolio.com or phone at (877) 997-8807.

For further information contact:

Dr. Lynne Bercaw

Search Committee Chair

lbercaw@sdsu.edu

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule for Assistant Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information, click here

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. 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. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated 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. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.