"Associate/Full Professor for Public Facing Border Scholarship"

Associate/Full Professor for Public Facing Border Scholarship

Job No: 553481
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Locations: Southern California: San Diego
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time Basis: Full Time

Description

As part of San Diego State University's (SDSU) Strategic Plan and the goal of leveraging our university's unique identity, SDSU aims to hire an Associate/Full Professor to join a diverse cohort of colleagues from a broad range of disciplines and a variety of academic and research backgrounds addressing borders, broadly defined both geographically and conceptually. The successful candidate must clearly demonstrate how their research, scholarship, or creative activities are collaborative or interdisciplinary and engage with borders as understood in their disciplines. We welcome applications from scholars in any discipline whose work addresses any of a myriad of border issues as understood in their fields and not just limited to nation state borders. Successful applicants will teach interdisciplinary courses, conduct research, and generate publications in their own disciplinary journals as well as engage in public-facing scholarship, which may include other public venues including but not limited to theater, film or other artistic venues. Candidates will be given the opportunity to request their home department and will be expected to teach both lower level and upper level undergraduate courses, and graduate level courses where appropriate, as well as courses they develop within their area of expertise. We seek a scholar who has demonstrated experience with community engagement or is committed to developing community-based projects.

Understanding Public-Facing Scholarship

Public-facing scholarship takes many forms depending on the academic field. Academics share their work outside traditional settings through podcasts, popular books, K-12 curricula, media interviews, educational websites, art, film, and public writing. Professionals who connect academic and practical work also play a role. Other examples include op-eds, public lectures, exhibitions, performances, and social media. Ethical public scholarship focuses on working with community organizations, tribal nations, and other groups as partners, not just as research subjects.

Qualifications

Required qualifications by date of application

• Doctoral or other equivalent terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DSc, DAud, EdD, MFA)
• A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity, b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities.
• Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two (2) or more of the 'Building on Inclusive Excellence' criteria.

Required qualifications by date of hire

• Demonstrated record of 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.
• Record of securing external funding.
• Record of mentorship, including guidance for junior faculty, graduate students, or community collaborators.

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

Apply via PageUp by January 30, 2026 providing 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 vita
• 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.