Tenure-Track Biliteracy Education (Spanish-English)

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

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. Apply via PageUp by October 15, 2026.

The successful candidate will lead the department in biliteracy initiatives, teaching biliteracy credential courses, and conducting biliteracy research, advancing equity and social justice through teaching and engagement.

Qualifications

• Record of original research, scholarly accomplishments, and/or grant funding.
• Expertise in biliteracy teaching, biliteracy studies and/or biliteracy methodologies.
• Ability to develop an independent program of research, teach graduate/undergraduate courses, and engage in campus/professional service.
• Bilingualism in Spanish-English; K-12 teaching experience.
• Experience with multilingual students, families, and communities.
• PhD or EdD in Education or related field with all degree requirements met by August 2027.
• California Multiple Subject/Elementary Teaching Credential with three years of TK-6th grade experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the department in biliteracy initiatives.
• Teach biliteracy credential courses for graduate and undergraduate students.
• Conduct biliteracy research and foster collaborations with education partners in Mexico.
• Engage in campus and professional service activities.

Skills

Biliteracy teaching

Bilingualism

K-12 teaching

Multilingual engagement

Education

PhD or EdD in Education

California teaching credential (preferred)

Job description

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. Apply via PageUp by October 15, 2026.

The successful candidate will lead the department in biliteracy initiatives, teaching biliteracy credential courses, and conducting biliteracy research, advancing equity and social justice through teaching and engagement.