posted on behalf of J Wiggins
Director of MRI Center at San Diego State University –
Associate or Full Rank
VPAA# 2025/26-30
Description: Apply - Interfolio
San Diego State University invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the associate to full professor level, also serving as Director of SDSU’s MRI Center, to begin Fall 2025. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in neuroscience, psychology, MR/medical physics, biomedical imaging, or related fields and should have a strong research record, technical skills relevant to MRI applications, and previous research leadership experience transferable to directing an MRI facility. The successful candidate would be expected to provide strategic vision in maintaining, directing, and growing a state-of-the-art imaging program for basic and translational research, and facilitate services provided to the SDSU imaging community. This academic position also includes maintaining research excellence and developing an independent, externally-funded program of research, teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses, and mentoring students. Preference will be given to candidates with an outstanding research record and expertise in human brain imaging, experience with directing an imaging center, strong managerial skills, ability to promote collaborative research links, a commitment to the teacher-scholar model, and research/teaching interests integrating
issues of culture and human diversity. The anticipated salary range is from $120,000-$135,000 for Associate and $133,000-$148,000 for Full. The salary range will
be adjusted to reflect FY duties while serving as Director.
Applicants should apply via Interfolio: Apply - Interfolio
Submit a letter of interest, teaching statement (including evidence of teaching effectiveness), diversity and inclusion statement (which includes a description of how three or more BIE criteria are satisfied), a current curriculum vitae, 3-5 representative reprints, and contact information for 3 references. Review of applications begins on November 1, 2024, and we will consider applications until the position is filled. For questions, please contact the Committee Chair, Tristen Inagaki, email: tinagaki AT sdsu DOT edu.
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.