San Diego State University in United States invites applications for vacant (55) Research Positions

Scholar Idea August 17, 2025

San Diego State University

San Diego State University in United States invites application for vacant Academic and Staff Positions, San Diego State University is a public research university in San Diego, California.

Position	Location	Unit	Closes
Administrative Coordinator – Research Advancement (Administrative Support Coordinator I)	San Diego	Div of Research and Innovation	Open until filled
Join SDSU’s Division of Research and Innovation as an Administrative Coordinator – Research Advancement and become the driving force behind high-impact faculty programs, research initiatives, and university-wide recognition events!
Programs Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I)	San Diego	Div of Research and Innovation	Open until filled
Join San Diego State University’s Division of Research and Innovation as a Programs Coordinator and play a key role in supporting faculty and undergraduate research initiatives that drive student success and groundbreaking discovery.
Electron Microscope Facility Technician (Instructional Support Tech III)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Join San Diego State University as an Electron Microscope Facility Technician and contribute to groundbreaking research by managing state-of-the-art microscopy equipment and supporting innovative academic and research initiatives!
Institutional Research Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist I)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Join San Diego State University’s Analytic Studies & Institutional Research team in the Provost’s Office as an Institutional Research Analyst and help turn complex data into actionable insights that advance student success and inform university-wide decision-making.
Science and Research Writer and Media Relations Officer (Public Affairs/Communications Specialist III)	San Diego	Office of President	Open until filled
San Diego State University is advancing transformative research that addresses real-world challenges. In this role, you will play a key part in sharing that impact, translating complex science into compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
Computational Science Research Center Lecturer Pool 2025-2026	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Computational Science Research Center is seeking candidates for our part-time lecturer pool to teach a variety of introductory and advanced lecture classes.
Development Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)	San Diego	University Relations Dev	Open until filled
Join the University Relations and Development team at San Diego State University as a Development Coordinator supporting the College of Sciences—where you’ll help power fundraising, events, and donor engagement that advance student success and groundbreaking research.
Associate/Full Professor of Finance	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Fowler College of Business (FCB) at San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking an accomplished scholar with a proven track record of high impact research, effective teaching, and service excellence to join its Finance department as an Associate/Full Professor of Finance beginning in Fall 2025.
Assistant Professor: Entrepreneurial Finance	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The San Diego State University (SDSU) Department of Finance in the Fowler College of Business seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member (Assistant Professor) who has a research and teaching interest in Corporate Finance with an emphasis on Entrepreneurial Finance to begin in Fall 2025. This position is contingent upon state funding.
Assistant Professor: Corporate Finance	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The San Diego State University (SDSU) Department of Finance in the Fowler College of Business seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member (Assistant Professor) who has a research and teaching interest in Corporate Finance, to begin in Fall 2025. This position is contingent upon state funding.

Assistant Professor: Cybersecurity and Privacy	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the broad area of Cybersecurity and Privacy, with an expected start in August 2025. The Assistant Professor will be a member of the newly formed, interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Research and Education Center (CCRE; https://cyber.sdsu.edu), with an academic appointment in either the Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Science department.
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Department of Aerospace Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. The candidate is expected to teach aerospace engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and conduct cutting edge, externally funded research. An earned doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field is required.
Corporal	San Diego	Business & Financial Affairs	Open until filled
Lead with integrity and protect with purpose as a trusted Corporal making a real difference in campus safety and community trust.
Lead Athletic Fields Groundsworker (Lead Groundsworker)	San Diego	Business & Financial Affairs	Open until filled
Help shape championship-level athletic fields and vibrant campus landscapes at SDSU, where precision meets pride. Lead turf operations that support Aztec Athletics and elevate the university’s outdoor experience.
Building Service Engineer	San Diego	Business & Financial Affairs	Open until filled
Join SDSU as a Building Service Engineer and take pride in maintaining the systems that power a world-class academic environment.
Internship Coordinator and Career Advisor (Student Services Professional III)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Join the College of Arts and Letters at SDSU as an Internship Coordinator and Career Advisor, where you’ll connect International Business students to life-changing local and global internship experiences while shaping the future of hands-on learning and career success!
Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional II)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Join a dynamic team at San Diego State University’s College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts as an Academic Adviser, where you’ll make a lasting impact on students’ academic success by providing personalized support and guidance throughout their journey to graduation.
Budget Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
As Budget Coordinator, you’ll contribute directly to the daily operations and long-term planning of a growing academic unit committed to applied learning and inclusive excellence.
Custodian (Pool)	San Diego	Business & Financial Affairs	Open until filled
Help keep SDSU shining by joining our Custodial Team and making a daily difference on campus!
Biology Assistant Advisor (Student Services Professional IA)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Join San Diego State University as a Biology Assistant Advisor within the College of Sciences, where you’ll play a key role in empowering biology students to succeed through personalized advising, program development, and tailored support for their academic and professional goals!

Stockroom Technician (Instructional Support Technician II)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Join San Diego State University as a Stockroom Technician and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of chemistry laboratory courses by managing supplies, equipment, and logistics to support both students and faculty!
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic	San Diego	Business & Financial Affairs	Open until filled
Join SDSU as an Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic and keep our vibrant campus running with your expert skills and problem-solving drive.
Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional II)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Join the Fowler College of Business at SDSU as an Academic Advisor and support a diverse caseload of students through personalized advising, student success programming, and collaborative campus initiatives that promote academic achievement and timely graduation.
Financials Business Systems Analyst (Analyst/Programmer, Career)	San Diego	Information Technology	Open until filled
Join SDSU’s dynamic Information Technology Division as a Business Systems Analyst and become a key player in supporting and enhancing our Oracle E-Business Suite Financial System, Oracle WebCenter Imaging, and custom APEX applications.
Assistant to the Dean (Administrative Support Coordinator II)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Join our dynamic team as the Assistant to the Dean, where you’ll provide vital administrative support, manage high-profile events, and serve as a key liaison to ensure the smooth operation of the Dean’s office and its leadership within the University and the community!
Division of Arts and Sciences Imperial Valley Visiting Faculty 2025-2026	San Diego – Imperial Valley, San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Division of Arts and Sciences at Imperial Valley at San Diego State University is accepting applications for a temporary Visiting Faculty position.
Department of Theatre, Television, & Film – Full Time, Multi-Year Lecturer 2025-2026	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Department of Theatre, Television, & Film is seeking candidates for a full time, Multi- Year Lecturer position.
Health Pre-Professional Advisor (Student Services Professional II)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Empower the next generation of healthcare leaders—join HPAO in supporting, advising, and inspiring SDSU’s pre-health student community through mentorship, events, and dynamic student engagement.
Buyer I	San Diego	Business & Financial Affairs	Open until filled
Ignite your procurement career at San Diego State University as a Buyer I, supporting smart, sustainable purchasing that advances education and innovation.
Groundsworker	San Diego	Business & Financial Affairs	Open until filled
Join SDSU as a Groundsworker and turn your passion for the outdoors into a career that shapes the beauty, safety, and vibrancy of our campus every single day!

Clinical Psychology Joint Doctoral Program Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Join the College of Sciences at SDSU as the Clinical Psychology Joint Doctoral Program Coordinator and become the driving force behind the seamless administration of a prestigious, dual-institution program shaping the future of clinical psychology.
Administrative Support Coordinator II	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Be the welcoming face and organizational backbone of the College of Arts and Letters—supporting daily operations, front-line communications, and financial coordination as our Administrative Support Coordinator II!
Department Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University is hiring a Department Coordinator to lead office operations and administrative support for the Departments of Finance, Management, and Marketing in a collaborative, high-impact academic environment.
Director of Energy & Sustainability (Administrator II)	San Diego	Business & Financial Affairs	Open until filled
Lead the charge toward a greener future! Become SDSU’s Director of Energy & Sustainability and turn vision into transformational impact.
KPBS Chief Technology Officer	San Diego	Business & Financial Affairs	Open until filled
KPBS is seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the station’s technology strategy and innovation efforts. As a key member of the executive leadership team reporting directly to the General Manager, the CTO will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of KPBS by driving technological excellence across all platforms
Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional II)	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Join the Fowler College of Business at SDSU as an Academic Advisor and support a diverse community of 8,000+ students through personalized advising, student success programming, and collaborative initiatives that foster academic achievement and timely graduation.
Department of Marketing Clinical Scholar 2025-2026	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
Department of Marketing is seeking candidates for our full time Clinical Scholar Lecturer Pool.
Department of Psychology Lecturer Pool 2025-2026	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Department of Psychology is seeking candidates for our part- and full-time lecturer pool to teach a variety of introductory and advanced lecture and laboratory classes.
School of Social Work Lecturer Pool 2025-2026	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The School of Social Work in the College of Health and Human Services at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool.
Social Work – Imperial Valley Lecturer Pool – 2025-2026	San Diego – Imperial Valley, San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Division of Professional Studies at SDSU Imperial Valley is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool in Social Work.

School of Communication Lecturer Pool 2025-2026 AY	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The School of Communication in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool.
School of Journalism Lecturer Pool 2025-2026	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The School of Journalism and Media Studies in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool.
Faculty Advancement and Student Success Lecturer Pool 2025-2026	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Office of Faculty Advancement and Student Success is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool.
Department of Counseling and School Psychology Lecturer Pool AY 2025-2026	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Department of Counseling and School Psychology in the College of Education is accepting applications for their lecturer pool.
General Studies Lecturer Pool 2025-2026	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The General Studies Program in the Office of Faculty Advancement and Student Success is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool.
Department of Management Information Systems Clinical Scholar Pool 2025-2026	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Department of Management Information Systems in the Fowler College of Business is accepting applications for their full-time Clinical Scholar pool.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry	San Diego – Imperial Valley, San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY at SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY’s Imperial Valley campus seeks to recruit a tenure-track faculty position in ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY at the Assistant professor level with the appointment beginning Fall 2025.

Assistant Professor: Interdisciplinary AI	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the broad area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with an expected start in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026.
Assistant Professor of Public Facing Border Scholarship	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
As part of San Diego State University’s (SDSU) Strategic Plan and the goal of leveraging our university’s unique identity, SDSU aims to hire two initial faculty to enhance the quantity and quality of public facing and interdisciplinary border scholarship.
Associate or Full Professor of Public Facing Border Scholarship	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
As part of San Diego State University’s (SDSU) Strategic Plan and the goal of leveraging our university’s unique identity, SDSU aims to hire two initial faculty to enhance the quantity and quality of public facing and interdisciplinary border scholarship.
Violence Prevention Educator and Advocate (Student Services Professional III)	San Diego	Business & Financial Affairs	Open until filled
Join our team as a Violence Prevention Educator and Advocate and lead transformative efforts to create a safer, more inclusive campus environment!
Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy Education	San Diego, San Diego – Imperial Valley	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
San Diego State University Imperial Valley is seeking an Assistant Professor with expertise in Elementary Literacy (Grades K-6) Education. The successful candidate will join the faculty in the School of Teacher Education in the College of Education (www.sdsu.edu) and will work at SDSU Imperial Valley (https://imperialvalley.sdsu.edu/) located in Calexico, California, 120 miles east of San Diego, California.
Assistant Professor–Production Design for Film & Television	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The School of Theatre, Television, and Film at San Diego State University is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor with a specialization in Production Design for Film & Television.
Assistant Professor of Physics – Condensed Matter Physics Theory	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
The Department of Physics at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Condensed Matter Theory, starting Fall 2025.
Extension Instructor- For Credit	San Diego	Academic Affairs	Open until filled
SDSU Global Campus seeks highly engaged and qualified prospective faculty members to teach in its online/micro-site B.A. degree completion program in Communication.

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