Job Opportunities

Assistant Professor of Mexican-Central American Politics

The Political Science Department at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mexican and/or Central American Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2025. Applicants should demonstrate a well-developed research agenda, a promise of sustained scholarship, and a record of effective teaching. 

The department seeks a scholar with expertise in the politics of Mexico or Central America broadly understood. We are open on theoretical and methodological approaches and welcome scholars trained in comparative politics or international relations. The successful candidate’s geographic scope of research will focus on one or more countries in the region while substantive topics can include, but are not limited to, the politics of inequality, development, indigenous politics, environmental politics, state/society relations, immigration/migration, militarization, social movements, or human rights. The successful candidate will have sufficient expertise to teach and mentor on the politics of Mexico.

Apply at Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024 and the position will remain open until filled.

 

Lecturer Pool

The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts & Letters at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool for 2024-2025.  We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in Political Science or related fields.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

 

Searching for Job Opportunities

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