Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
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Department of Computer Science
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025
The Department ofComputer Scienceat California State University Fullerton(CSUF) invites applications for tenuretrackAssistant Professorpositions inComputer Sciencewith an appointment to beginFall 2025. Applicants in all areas of Computer Science will be considered. The department is especially seeking applicants to teach courses in the areas of systems and theoretical computer science and applicants specializing in cybersecurity who will engage in the development and maintenance of the Cybersecurity Concentration and will teach security courses.
California State University Fullerton (CSUF) is a minorityserving institution with a HispanicServing Institution designation and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching research advising and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the Universitys strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate are particularly encouraged to apply.
CSUF is the thirdlargest university in California (in student headcount) and largest in the California State University (CSU) 23campus system. It serves the Southern California region in particular Orange County playing a major role in the economic social and educational development of its large service area. CSUF offers more than 100 degree programs and Division 1 athletics.
Position
The primary responsibilities ofthe person inthis positionwillinclude thedevelopmentand teaching ofintroductory core and graduatecoursesin the discipline and their area(s)of specialization and leading an active research program commensurate with the requirements for tenure and successful candidatewillalsobe expectedto contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department contribute to the assessment of the Computer Science program advise students serve on committees and participate in the broaderuniversity and disciplinary communities.
RequiredQualifications
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field
- A strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment
- Ability to balance excellent teaching research and service
- Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues and community
- Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching of a diverse student population including firstgeneration college students
Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply please visit to apply for requisition 541297 and provide the following required materials:
- Cover letterin which you respond to the requiredqualifications
- Curriculumvitae
- Research statement
- This statement should address recent and current research; possibilities of your research to catalyze innovation into the field potential funding to support your research as well as any laboratory equipment and/or space that you will need
- Teaching statement
- This statement should address all courses you have taught in the pastif any and future courses you would like to teach and develop. It should also briefly discuss your teaching philosophy
- Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words)
- This statement provides the candidates unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement aims to showcase the candidates professional experience intellectual commitments and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students
- A list of three references with relevant contact information
- Finalistswill be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Please have these ready for thereferents to submit. On the References page of the online application enter information and emailaddresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. Atthe appropriate time in the search process they will receive a request via email along with information onuploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by loggingback into your applicant portal
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts(unofficial copies accepted until appointment submitted as a single PDF)
- Transcripts are tobe uploadedin the document upload section of the application under other documents
Please direct all questions about the position tothe department chair: Dr. Doina Beinat or call.
Application Deadline
To ensure full consideration all application materialsmust be receivedbyOctober 4 2024.The anticipated appointment date isAugust 2025. Review of applications will begin onOctober 4 2024 and will continue until the position has been filled.
The College
The College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community through increasing the number of historically underrepresented students in the college and recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff. We are home to more than 4600 talented undergraduate and graduate students with 35.9 Hispanic and 1.5 Black or African American students. Each year we award approximately 1080 undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering and the computer sciences. ECS is one of only two ABET Accredited engineering programs in Orange County California. US News & World Report ranks ECS as one of the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs at schools where a doctorateis not offered. ECS is dedicated to educating and preparing professionals to harness the power and potential of the engineering sciences for the benefit of society. ECS is also a home to the Center for Collaborative Research and Prototype Development (CCRPD) Center for Cybersecurity and Center for Navigation. The centers engage in research teaching and outreach activities.
For more information about the college please visit Department of Computer Science is the largest in ECS and offers a B.S. in Computer Science B.S. in Computer Science Cybersecurity Concentration; an M.S. in Computer Science and an online M.S. in Software Engineering. The M.S. in Software Engineering is ranked 29th in the nation and 3rd in California among online engineering programs by the US News and World Report. The Department strives to further CSUFs identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces diversity. For more information about the department please visit College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) and the Department of Computer Science are strongly committed to diversity and inclusion. We foster a welcoming equitable and inclusive environment for students faculty staff and the community at large. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching research or service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community.
Compensation
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $5925 to $12594 monthly 12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $8569 to $8737 per month.
Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work research grants moving expenses startup funds and a reduced teaching load may be available.
CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse domestic partner and dependent feewaiver; access to campus childcare; and a definedbenefit retirement through the state system and optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits please visit Information
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
CSU Policies
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who selfdisclose.
Notice of NonDiscrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator accordance with the California State University (CSU) OutofState Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSUrelated work within the State of California.
Employment Type
Full-Time
