Description

The Department of Economics at San Diego State University invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Law and Economics or Public Economics with a research specialization in the economics of crime. The successful candidate will show promise in publishing in leading scholarly journals in economics and be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate and master’s levels. The position will begin in August 2025 and the successful candidate must have completed their PhD by August 20, 2025.

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current California State University salary schedule for Assistant Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $102,000 to $108,000. 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 on top of salary that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. Advanced Assistant Professors with a strong record of scholarly publications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. As part of their diversity statement, candidates should describe how they satisfy two or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria developed by San Diego State University. Candidates that meet BIE criteria: (a) are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline, (b) have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline, (c) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students, (d) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research, (e) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group, (f) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that engages underrepresented communities, (g) have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or (h) have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Please indicate in a separate diversity statement how you meet at least two (2) of these criteria.

SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region, with a campus in San Diego serving nearly 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students and additional locations in Southern California’s Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation’s Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 97 areas, masters in 84 and doctorates in 23. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university, an Asian-Native American-Pacific Islander -Serving Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.

Application Instructions

The search committee will begin screening applications on November 15, 2024 and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/156701. A complete application will include the following: (1) a cover letter that includes a discussion of the applicant’s academic research and teaching interests; (2) Curriculum Vitae; (3) job market paper; (4) three letters of recommendation, and (5) a diversity statement. Please contact Joe Sabia, Chairman of the Economics Department at jsabia@sdsu.edu with any questions.

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.

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.