Faculty are usually hired at the rank of assistant professor, with an earned doctorate normally required by the time of appointment. However, some recruitments will allow for completion of the degree within a set time after hiring, and if this is the case, it will be outlined in the announcement. Some positions may be advertised at assistant/associate professor, and highly competitive candidates may be considered for those positions at the higher rank. The university offers an excellent benefits package.
Sonoma State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty to reflect the diversity of the State of California.
All position announcements are in PDF format. The open positions can be viewed below.
Open Positions
Library
| Position Number | Description |
|---|---|
| No openings at this time. |
School of Arts and Humanities
| Position Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 520783 | Graton Rancheria Chair in Native American Studies |
School of Business and Economics
| Position Number | Description |
|---|---|
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No openings at this time |
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School of Education
| Position Number | Description |
|---|---|
| No openings at this time |
School of Science and Technology
| Position Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 520846 | Nursing Tenure Track Faculty |
| 521841 | Computer Science Visiting Professor |
School of Social Sciences
| Position Number | Description |
|---|---|
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No openings at this time |
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Student Services Professional - Academic Related
| Position Number | Description |
|---|---|
| No openings at this time. |
Instructions for Applicants
- Read the position announcement closely.
- To apply for an open position visit the SSU Jobs website.
- For assistance uploading additional application materials, email facultysearch@sonoma.edu.
- Do not send application materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Applications must be uploaded through the application portal.
- Submit questions regarding the application process to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Specific questions regarding the position should be directed to the chair of the search committee listed in the announcement.
- Official graduate transcripts are required at the time of hire.
Conditions of Employment
Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Sonoma State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity. We seek a broad spectrum of candidates including members of underrepresented groups. The ADA Coordinator is available at 707.664.2664, to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.