Division of Arts and Sciences Imperial Valley Visiting Faculty 2025-2026

Description

SDSU-Imperial Valley is accepting applications for a temporary, 1-year, non-renewable,
Visiting Faculty position for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 academic semesters. The position will
be based in the city of Calexico, CA.

Location

SDSU Imperial Valley is a college and branch campus of San Diego State University, situated in
the City of Calexico, approximately 120 miles from the main campus in San Diego, on the
border with Mexico. The Calexico campus is located on an eight-acre city block in the heart of
Calexico’s civic center near the US-Mexico border.

SDSU-Imperial Valley is located in Imperial County, a rural, agriculture region, consisting of
the Calexico, El Centro, and Brawley micropolitan areas along with several other small towns
within the Colorado Desert section of the greater Sonoran Desert. Imperial County has an
estimated population of over 180,000 residents. 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.

Application process

We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty (not current employees) with
expertise or experience in any of the following areas:  

• Forensic Psychology
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or terminal degree in their field. ABDs may be considered depending
  on experience and training.
• University teaching experience
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter
• Demonstrated ability or interest in working with underrepresented populations in
  higher education

Application Instructions

Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Contact information for three (3) professional references 

• Cover letter specifying academic background, relevant teaching and research
  experience, and fit for the position

• Unofficial transcripts 

• Teaching Evaluations (if available)

As of July 2024, the classification salary range is $5,507 - $15,211 per month. Most Visiting Faculty employees are hired at the beginning of the range. 

For questions related to this position, please contact Dr. Linda Abarbanell, Chair of the Division
of Arts and Sciences, at labarbanell@sdsu.edu

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.

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.

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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily 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.

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 f