San Diego State University in the United States invites applications for vacant Academic and Staff Positions.
San Diego State University in the United States invites applications for vacant Academic and Staff Positions.
San Diego State University is a public research university in San Diego, California.
Why Join SDSU:
SDSU is one of the nation’s fastest-rising public research universities, recently earning the distinguished R1 classification.
With major investments in research growth, cutting-edge facilities, and the SDSU Mission Valley Innovation District, the university is expanding opportunities for high-impact scholarship, innovation, and partnerships.
The diversity at SDSU gives power and benefits to every single member of our community.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.
SDSU encourages all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement, and strongly preserves the right to free expression and encourages difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.
Here are some vacant Academic and Staff Positions at San Diego State University (SDSU) in the United States.
San Diego State University (SDSU) seeks an experienced and visionary Deputy Chief Research Officer to provide strategic leadership in advancing the university’s rapidly expanding research enterprise.
Reporting directly to the Vice President for Research & Innovation, the Deputy Chief Research Officer serves as the VP’s primary designee, overseeing core research operations, supporting faculty and student research success, and guiding high-impact initiatives that elevate SDSU’s national research reputation.
This position is highly collaborative and cross-functional, engaging senior administrators, deans, faculty, research staff, students, and regional partners.
The incumbent must be an exceptional communicator and strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the university research ecosystem.
The expected hiring salary for this position ranges from $180,000-$200,000.
Advertised: Dec 04, 2025 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled.
2. Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering-Lithium-based Energy Systems.
The San Diego State University (SDSU) Imperial Valley campus seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering with expertise in Lithium-based energy systems to serve at its Imperial Valley campus.
Qualified applicants must have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- battery management systems and energy management systems for transportation and renewable energy storage applications,
- advanced power electronics for grid applications and transportation electrification, (3) renewable energy systems, grid integration,
- big data analytics, forecasting, and artificial intelligence for renewable energy applications.
Apply by January 31, 2025.
3. Air Conditioning Refrigeration Mechanic (Brawley/Imperial Valley Campus).
Are you a skilled HVAC professional with a passion for precision and reliability? San Diego State University- Imperial Valley Campus is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic to support our mission through expert-level maintenance, repair, and installation of complex HVAC and refrigeration systems.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic campus environment while working alongside a dedicated facilities team.
Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines.
- Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 10 ($86,016) for highly qualified candidates.
- CSU Classification Salary Range: $71,976 – $104,844 per month (Step 1 – Step 20).
- Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.
Apply by January 4, 2026, to ensure full consideration.
Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
4. Executive Director, Facilities Services.
San Diego State University seeks a relational leader with exceptional technical expertise and emotional intelligence to serve as the next Executive Director of Facilities Services.
Success in this role demands a collaborative leader who can engage stakeholders early, implement change thoughtfully, and maintain high service standards in a 24/7 operational environment.
The expected hiring salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $220,000 annually.
Advertised: Dec 05, 2025 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled
5. Computational Science Research Center Lecturer Pool 2025-2026.
The Computational Science Research Center in the College of Sciences at San Diego State University is accepting applications for its part-time lecturer pool.
We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas:
- Scientific Computing, Computational Modeling and Simulations, Scientific Database Techniques, Numerical Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations, Vector Calculus
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.
Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.
As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
- Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677
- Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224
- Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523
- Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211
Applications close: Open until filled.
6. Assistant Professor of Finance.
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 and broadly related fields in finance and economics to begin in Fall 2026.
Applications received by September 30, 2025, will receive full consideration; the position will remain open until filled.
