Assistant Professor of Biliteracy Education; Spanish-English

Assistant Professor of Biliteracy Education (Spanish-English)

Job no: 561370
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Full Time, Faculty
- Education/Library Science

San Diego State University’s Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in Spanish-English biliteracy.

This faculty member will lead the department in biliteracy initiatives, teaching biliteracy credential courses, and conducting biliteracy research. The successful candidate will advance the department’s commitment to equity, linguistic and social justice through teaching, scholarship, and community engagement. The Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education (DLE) is regarded as one of the leading bilingual teacher education programs in the state, with a 50-year history of championing bilingual education for linguistically diverse students and communities.

With bilingual teaching credential and MA programs, DLE seeks a team member with expertise in biliteracy research, teaching, and pedagogy and experience and/or openness to collaborating with education partners in Mexico.

Applications close:
October 15, 2026.

Required qualifications by date of application.

A record of original research, scholarly accomplishments, and/or grant funding

Demonstrated expertise in biliteracy teaching, biliteracy studies and/or biliteracy methodologies

Demonstrated capacity to a) develop a rigorous and independent program of research/scholarship, b) teach graduate/undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities

Bilingualism and biliteracy in Spanish-English

K-12 Teaching Experience

Experience working with multilingual students, families, and communities

Required qualifications by date of hire (August 2027):

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education, Language and Literacy Education, or similar field, with all degree requirements met.

Preferred qualifications:

California Multiple Subject/Elementary Teaching Credential with three years of teaching experience in TK-6th grade

Evidence of local, state, national, and/or international collaborations across institutions and disciplines

Experiences with Travel Abroad and/or Transborder/International Studies

Demonstrated expertise in bilingual education, biliteracy development, translanguaging, transborder education, and culturally sustaining pedagogies

University-level teaching experience, including teaching students from diverse backgrounds

Ability to direct advanced undergraduate and / or graduate student research

Experience with teaching in hybrid and online environments

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $89K - $94K. 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.

Names and contact information for three references

Writing sample (up to 50 pages of one article, book chapter, or dissertation section)

Teaching philosophy statement

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful…