Tenure-Track Elementary Literacy Scholar

San Diego State University; Calexico, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University in Imperial Valley seeks a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Literacy to lead scholarly work and teach literacy in TK-6 settings. The position is based in Calexico, CA, with collaboration across SDSU-IV and the College of Education.

Start date is August 2027 and application via PageUp by Nov 15, 2026. The successful candidate will maintain a scholarly record, engage with community partnerships, and contribute to a diverse learning environment

Qualifications

• A record of original research and scholarly accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to develop a vigorous and independent program of scholarship.
• Commitment to social justice, critical perspectives and equity for all learners.
• Experience teaching literacy in racially, culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse TK-6 educational settings in the United States.
• For Associate level: scholarly publications commensurate with associate professor; proficiency teaching literacy and/or biliteracy courses in higher education.
• Required by date of hire: Terminal degree in Literacy Education, Elementary Education, Bilingual Education, Biliteracy Education, or related field.
• Fluency in Spanish; Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential (RLLSC) or equivalent; demonstrated potential for securing external funding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active scholarly record, support community partnerships, and provide service to the University.
• Collaborate with SDSU Imperial Valley Division of Education and the School of Teacher Education to advance education programs.

Skills

Original research

Social justice

Literacy instruction TK-6

Education

Terminal degree

RLLSC credential

Job description

San Diego State University in Imperial Valley seeks a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Literacy to lead scholarly work and teach literacy in TK-6 settings. The position is based in Calexico, CA, with collaboration across SDSU-IV and the College of Education.

Start date is August 2027 and application via PageUp by Nov 15, 2026. The successful candidate will maintain a scholarly record, engage with community partnerships, and contribute to a diverse learning environment