Division of Arts and Sciences Imperial Valley Visiting Faculty AY

Division of Arts and Sciences Imperial Valley Visiting Faculty for AY

Apply Now Job no: 553010 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: San Diego - Imperial Valley, San Diego Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time

SDSU-Imperial Valley is accepting applications for a temporary, 1-year, non-renewable, Visiting Faculty position for the fall 2026 and spring 2027 academic semesters. The position will be based in the city of Calexico, CA.

Location

SDSU Imperial Valley is a college and branch campus of San Diego State University, situated in the City of Calexico, approximately 120 miles from the main campus in San Diego, on the border with Mexico. The Calexico campus is located on an eight-acre city block in the heart of Calexico’s civic center near the US-Mexico border.

SDSU-Imperial Valley is located in Imperial County, a rural, agriculture region, consisting of Calexico, El Centro, and Brawley micropolitan areas along with several other small towns within the Colorado Desert section of the greater Sonoran Desert. Imperial County has an estimated population of over 180,000 residents. Due to its proximity to the Mexican border, the campus serves a student body composed largely of groups that are historically under-represented in higher education.

Application process

We welcome applications from prospective candidates (not current employees) with expertise or experience in any of the following areas:

• Forensic Psychology

• Doctorate degree or terminal degree in their field. ABDs may be considered depending on experience and training.
• University teaching experience
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter
• Demonstrated ability or interest in working with underrepresented populations in higher education

Prospective candidates who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

Contact information for three (3) professional references

Cover letter specifying academic background, relevant teaching and research experience, and fit for the position

• Teaching Evaluations (if available)

As of July 2024, the classification salary range is $5,507 - $15,211 per month. Most Visiting Faculty employees are hired at the beginning of the range.

For questions related to this position, please contact Dr. Linda Abarbanell, Chair of the Division of Arts and Sciences, at labarbanell

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…