Associate​/Full Professor Public Facing Border Scholarship

Overview

As part of San Diego State University’s (SDSU) Strategic Plan, SDSU aims to hire an Associate/Full Professor to join a diverse cohort addressing borders broadly defined geographically and conceptually. The successful candidate must demonstrate how their research, scholarship, or creative activities are collaborative or interdisciplinary and engage with borders as understood in their disciplines. Applications are welcome from scholars in any discipline whose work addresses border issues beyond nation-state borders.

The successful candidate will teach interdisciplinary courses, conduct research, and publish in disciplinary journals as well as engage in public-facing scholarship, including venues such as theater, film, or other artistic venues. Candidates will be given the opportunity to request their home department and will be expected to teach lower and upper level undergraduate courses, graduate level courses where appropriate, and courses they develop within their area of expertise.

We seek a scholar with experience in community engagement or a commitment 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.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit materials through Page Up. The Final date to receive applications is January 30, 2026.

• Teach interdisciplinary courses and develop courses within area of expertise, for lower level, upper level undergraduate, and graduate levels where appropriate.
• Engage in research, publish in disciplinary journals, and participate in public-facing scholarship and other venues (including arts-related venues).
• Demonstrate collaboration or interdisciplinarity and engagement with borders as understood in their discipline.
• Engage in community-based projects or demonstrate commitment to community engagement.

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.

Apply via Page Up 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 vitae
• Names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted until a candidate…