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Job no: 561796

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: San Diego

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Probationary, Full Time

Description

The San Diego State University Political Science Department seeks to hire a tenure-track [assistant] professor with expertise in public law to begin Fall 2027. We seek scholars pursuing an innovative, sustained research agenda in public law, broadly conceived. Such areas could include law and race, law and poverty, law and emerging technology, immigration and legal status, civil liberties, the comparative study of legal systems and their political consequences, constitutional development, courts and judicial politics, legal institutions, or administrative law and regulation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of public law offerings in our undergraduate and graduate curricula. Apply via PageUp by October 9, 2026.

Our department is dedicated to the ideal of the engaged teacher-scholar. We have over 800 undergraduate majors with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. We also have a high-quality M.A. program that provides a strong foundation in American, international relations, global politics, comparative and regional politics, theory, and research design. Our faculty share a commitment to collegiality, collaborative departmental governance, innovative scholarship, methodological pluralism, effective and interactive teaching, and robust intellectual and normative engagement inside and outside the classroom. Candidates are encouraged to consult our department website.

Qualifications

Required qualifications by date of application:

• Record of original scholarly accomplishment or demonstrated promise of developing a sustained and rich research program in public law.
• Expertise in empirical, theoretical, and methodological dimensions of public law.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach existing public law courses in our catalog.
• Experience and evidence of effective teaching.
• 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:

• Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related discipline.

Preferred qualifications:

• Potential to expand the department’s range of scholarly topics and courses connected to public law at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Desire to engage normative questions related to law and politics.
• Evidence of a well-developed, student-centered pedagogy.
• Interest in bringing new theoretical, substantive, and/or methodological dimensions to the department.
• Commitment to mentoring students.
• Ideas for engaging in university and professional service.
• Support for our department’s culture of collegiality, shared governance, innovative scholarship, methodological pluralism, effective teaching, and robust intellectual and normative engagement.

Application Instructions

Apply via PageUp by October 9, 2026, providing the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing how the applicant meets the required and preferred qualifications, as well as the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria. The cover letter should also describe what draws you to the field of public law and what you regard as most important for scholarship and teaching in the field. Applicants who have not yet completed the Ph.D. should discuss progress toward the degree and timeline for completion.
• Curriculum vita
• Names and contact information for three references
• Academic writing samples.
• Teaching portfolio, including sample syllabi and complete teaching evaluations (quantitative evaluations and all qualitative comments) of three courses within the past three years (TA evaluations acceptable if lacking three courses).
• Graduate transcripts.

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 annual salary range is from $84,000 - $88,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and 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 Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

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 with the 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.

Pursuant to Education Code 89521, the California State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. This requirement applies specifically to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Academic or Administrative position they are applying to. Disclosures shall be provided to the San Diego State University Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for further adjudication. Please contact cphd@sdsu.edu.

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.

Advertised: Sep 09, 2026 (12:00 PM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled