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Assistant Professor of Psychology
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Position Number: 5901539
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Assistant Professor of Psychology
SDSU - Imperial Valley

Location: Imperial Valley
Open Date: Dec 23, 2024

Description
SDSU Imperial Valley invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Psychology with a Fall 2025 appointment. This position would be housed exclusively on the SDSU-IV campus, meaning all courses will be taught there. The position requires expertise to teach core Psychology courses at the undergraduate level, including lower- as well as upper-level classes, with specialization in the areas of Social and/or Developmental Psychology. The research area is open; however, applicants whose research programs are relevant to the Imperial Valley region and/or student population are especially encouraged to apply. A doctoral degree in psychology or a related field with research areas and expertise in psychology is required.

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 for an assistant professor is from $80,000 to $83,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. 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

SDSU Imperial Valley

Founded in 1959, SDSU Imperial Valley (SDSU-IV) offers 12 bachelor's, three master's degrees, including recently launched B.S. degrees in Public Health and Nursing. SDSU-IV is structured as a college within San Diego State University but functions as a branch campus approximately 125 miles from the main campus in San Diego. With generally small classes, SDSU-IV provides an intimate educational experience. Most SDSU-IV students are from the Imperial County border region (more commonly referred to as "Imperial Valley"). 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. Given its border location, responsive curriculum, and commitment to community engagement, SDSU-IV offers opportunities for both local and global research agendas. Research centers and initiatives housed at SDSU-IV include a Borderlands Institute, the RISE (Research Innovation & Student Engagement) Center to address health disparities in the region, and the Sustainable Energy Center (SEC) to promote renewable energy research, education, and training. The Calexico campus, less than a two-hour drive from the SDSU main campus, is located on an eight-acre city block in the heart of Calexico's civic center near the US-Mexico border. The Imperial Valley region consists of the Calexico, El Centro, and Brawley micropolitan areas along with several other small towns within Imperial County which has a total population of approximately 180,000 residents. The campus is also proximate to tribal lands in Southern California and southwest Arizona, affording research opportunities for candidates interested in working with these populations. A new, $80M STEM campus is currently being constructed in Brawley. Please visit the SDSU Imperial Valley website for more information, https://imperialvalley.sdsu.edu/

SDSU-IV Division of Arts and Sciences

The SDSU Imperial Valley Division of Arts and Sciences offers majors in English, Mathematics, History, Liberal Studies, Psychology, Social Science, and Spanish. It also offers a minor in Linguistics, English, History, Spanish, Mathematics, and Psychology, and provides curricular support for majors and minors in other divisions at SDSU-IV. The Division also contributes to knowledge and the solution of projects in the Imperial Valley and beyond through excellence and distinction in teaching, research, and service. Many of our graduates go on to be leaders and agents of social change in their communities. New degrees are expected to be launched in Chemistry and Electrical Engineering in Fall 2026, with a new minor in Chicana and Chicano Studies being launched this Spring 2025.

SDSU Department of Psychology

Psychology faculty at SDSU-IV have a dual appointment with the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University. Psychology is the #1 major at both the SDSU Imperial Valley and San Diego campuses. In Fall 2024, there were 2,242 undergraduate psychology majors on the San Diego campus and 319 on the Imperial Valley campus. The program on the Imperial Valley campus offers a Psychology B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences, which is also offered with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and a Psychology B.A. in Applied Arts and Sciences. The department on San Diego campus offers several graduate programs, including a research-oriented M.A. Program in Psychology with concentrations in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Physical and/or Mental Health, and Social Psychology. Faculty on the Imperial Valley campus can advise and mentor M.A. students through their joint appointments. The SD campus also offers an M.S. Program in Applied Psychology with tracks in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and in Quantitative Methods, and the joint SDSU/UCSD Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology is consistently ranked among the best in the nation. The Department of Psychology emphasizes excellence in research, teaching, and service to the community, the University, and the discipline. Please see the SDSU Department of Psychology website for more information: http://psychology.sdsu.edu/

Qualifications
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in psychology or a closely related field by August 1, 2025. The individual will teach undergraduate courses in Psychology at SDSU Imperial Valley, maintain an active research agenda, and serve on university committees. Candidates must demonstrate in their cover letter and application materials that they possess defined research interests and experience with a preferred specialization in Social and/or Developmental Psychology. Candidates should have demonstrated evidence of research scholarship and teaching experience. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

San Diego State University (SDSU)

SDSU is an established and acknowledged leader in the twenty-three-campus California State University system. With more than 7,700 faculty and staff and 35,000 students, it is one of the largest universities in the western United States. The University offers 91 bachelor degrees, 78 master degrees, and 22 joint doctorates. SDSU is located less than 25 miles from the United States/Mexico border and places an increasing emphasis on international research and preparing students for a global future. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral-granting institution with high research activity and receives over $130 million in external research grants and awards annually. The student body is among the most diverse in the United States and the University is known for cultivating a welcoming environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence whether such diversity is presented through cultural, racial, sexual identity, or veteran status. As such, SDSU has received national recognition ranging from the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (HEED), being recognized as one of the nation's best universities for women by Professional Women's Magazine, ranked among the Best Colleges for Veterans by the Military Times, and listed as a top LGBT Friendly campus according to CampusPride.org. Please visit the SDSU website for more information: www.sdsu.edu.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy two or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. Candidates that meet BIE criteria:

A. are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline,

B. have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline,

C. have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students,

D. have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research,

E. have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group,

F. have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that engages underrepresented communities,

G. have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or

H. have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education.

Please indicate in your Diversity Statement how you meet at least two (2) of the above criteria. Additional guidance on our BIE program for applicants is here.

Application Instructions
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/160890

Interested applicants should apply via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/160890.

Candidates must submit 1) a cover letter consisting of a candidate statement summarizing qualifications in teaching, research, and service, and interest in the position at SDSU Imperial Valley, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) diversity statement outlining BIE criteria, 4) up to three writing samples, and 5) contact information for three academic references. Additional materials may be requested for shortlisted candidates later.

Screening of applicants will begin February 3, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The effective date of appointment is August 2025. Questions about this position should be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Linda Abarbanell (labarbanell@sdsu.edu)

Note: 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. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed before any candidate can be offered a position within the California State University system (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.

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.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.