Assistant​/Associate Professor of Elementary Literacy

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Diego - Imperial Valley
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty
- Education/Library Science

The San Diego State University Division of Education at Imperial Valley seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant or associate professor with expertise in elementary literacy education (grades Tk-6) . The successful candidate will be appointed and assigned to the SDSU Imperial Valley (  ), located in Calexico, California, 120 miles east of San Diego, California, and will collaborate with colleagues in the SDSU-IV Division of Education and the School of Teacher Education in SDSU’s College of Education ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

). SDSU-Imperial Valley is a diverse, Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.

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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 2027.

Required qualifications by date of application

• A record of original research and scholarly accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to develop a vigorous and independent program of scholarship.
• Commitment to social justice, critical perspectives and equity for all learners.
• Experience teaching literacy in racially, culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse TK-6 educational settings in the United States

In addition, required for ASSOCIATE Level:

A scholarly level of publications commensurate with that of an associate professor.

Demonstrate proficiency teaching literacy and/or biliteracy courses in higher education

Required qualifications by date of hire

Terminal degree in Literacy Education, Elementary Education, Bilingual Education, Biliteracy Education, or a closely related field.with all degree requirements met.

• 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)
• Demonstrated teaching experience in Spanish bilingual, dual-language, and/or multilingual elementary educational settings
• Experience supervising teachers in K-6 settings
• Demonstrated potential for securing external funding (for Associate level, evidence of having secured external funding)
• Fluency in Spanish

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. Anticipated salary is $75,000 - $80,000 for assistant professors and $92,000 - $97,000 for associate professors.

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

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