Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (open rank) of Public Administration

Description

SDSU Imperial Valley invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/ or Full Professor of Public Administration 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 the expertise to teach core Public Administration courses at the undergraduate level in at least two of the following areas: Human Resources; Leadership; Local, State, or Federal Government; Management or Organizational Theory; Public Administration or Public Policy; Public Finance, Fiscal or Budgetary Policy; Research Methods. The research area is open. Since the SDSU SPA Public Administration program maintains national accreditation, qualified applicants should have a clear interest and ability to contribute to academic program administration and accreditation processes. A doctoral degree in political science, public affairs, public administration, public policy, or sociology is required with research interests clearly related to public administration or public policy.

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 $84,000 to $84,000, while an associate professor ranges from $90,000 to $94,000. 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.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in political science, public affairs, public administration, public policy, or sociology by August 1, 2025. The individual will teach undergraduate courses in Public Administration 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 related to Public Administration or Public Policy. Candidates should have demonstrated evidence of research scholarship and teaching experience. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Founded in 1959, SDSU Imperial Valley (SDSU-IV) offers 12 bachelor’s, three master’s degrees, and an upcoming Doctoral program. SDSU-IV is structured as 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”) and wish to remain there after graduation. This offers a unique opportunity for Public Administration faculty, as many of the area public sector leaders are graduates of SDSU 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 the regional focus, responsive curriculum, and community engagement, SDSU-IV has become a powerful engine of economic growth for the region. 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 along the Mexican border. The Imperial Valley region consists of the Calexico, El Centro, and Brawley micropolitan areas along with several other small towns within Imperial County with a population of approximately 180,000 residents. Please visit the SDSU Imperial Valley website for more information, https://imperialvalley.sdsu.edu/

SDSU-IV Division of Professional Studies

The SDSU Imperial Valley Division of Professional Studies offers several programs stressing both academic and practical experiences in a variety of professional fields including Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Nursing, Public Administration, Public Health, and Social Work. The Division offers both undergraduate and graduate programs of study, including four (4) undergraduate degrees and three (3) graduate degrees.

SDSU School of Public Affairs

Public Administration and Criminal Justice faculty at SDSU-IV have a dual appointment with the School of Public Affairs (SPA) at San Diego State University. SPA delivers five degree programs: undergraduate degrees in Public Administration and Criminal Justice as well as graduate programs in City Planning, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration. The combined enrollment in these five degree programs is ov