Assistant Professor Of Elementary Literacy Education

Description

San Diego State University Imperial Valley is seeking an Assistant Professor with expertise in Elementary Literacy (Grades K-6) Education. The successful candidate will join the faculty in the School of Teacher Education in the College of Education ( ) and will work at SDSU Imperial Valley ( ) located in Calexico, California, 120 miles east of San Diego.

SDSU Imperial Valley is a branch of San Diego State University (SDSU) and enrolls approximately 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students with a predominantly Hispanic/Latinx student demographic. SDSU-Imperial Valley is a diverse, Hispanic-Serving Institution committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. The campus has two locations: one in Calexico,
near the California-Mexico border, and another in Brawley, about 22 miles north. Our proximity to the Mexican border, collaborations with Baja California universities, strong community ties, and cultural diversity provide opportunities for interdisciplinary and cross-national research. We aim to foster a welcoming environment for all. The salary range is $72,000 to $75,000. This is not a remote position.

Candidates are expected to maintain an active scholarly record, support community partnerships, and provide service to the university. The anticipated start date is August 2025.

Qualifications

- Earned Doctorate in Literacy Education, English Education, or a closely related field. Candidates nearing completion (ABD) may be considered, but the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2025.
- Evidence of early scholarly publication and a clear literacy research agenda.
- Commitment to social justice and equity, grounded in critical perspectives.
- Experience teaching literacy in racially, culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse TK-6 settings in the U.S.

- Meeting at least two of the Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria listed below. Please include a separate diversity statement addressing how you meet at least two of these criteria.

The BIE criteria include:

- Engagement in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline.
- Knowledge of barriers faced by underrepresented students and faculty.
- Experience or commitment to mentoring underrepresented students.
- Integrating understanding of underrepresented communities into research.
- Extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges for underrepresented groups in scholarly success.
- Research engaging underrepresented communities.
- Developing cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills.
- Research interests contributing to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education.


Please specify in a separate diversity statement how you meet at least two of these criteria.

Preferred Qualifications

- Fluency in Spanish.
- Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential (RLLSC) or equivalent experience in literacy professional development or support for PreK-12 students (K-6 preferred).
- University-level teaching experience.
- Supervision experience in K-6 settings.
- Potential for grant writing.

Application Instructions

Apply via Interfolio at . No paper applications accepted.

Submit the following:

- A cover letter (max 3 pages) addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, literacy research interests, and US K-6 education experience.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- A diversity statement (max 500 words) explaining how you meet at least two BIE criteria.

- Contact information for three references willing to submit confidential letters.

Application review begins March 12, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. The start date is expected in August 2025.

Contact

Dr. Lynne Bercaw, Search Committee Chair,

For application support, contact or call (877) 997-8807.

Additional Information

San Diego State University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We promote an inclusive environment for all students and staff, respecting various identities and backgrounds. We seek to foster a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging, supporting educational excellence and student success through inclusive practices and community engagement.

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