Rank: Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering
Department: Computer Science and Information Systems
Starting Date: Fall 2025 

Summary

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering.  Priority will be given to applicants who specialize in robotics, cyber-physical systems, computer vision systems, and VLSI. However, outstanding candidates from other areas within the field of computer engineering may also be considered. Candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be committed to contributing to an undergraduate-centered, pedagogically innovative, and modern Computer Engineering degree program. Computer Engineering is among the fast-growing programs at CSUSM, with close relations with local industry. California State University San Marcos offers a competitive salary with a full benefits package including one month of summer salary and a reduced load for the first year to support the beginning teacher-scholar in this position.

CSUSM values teaching undergraduates and involving them in research. The campus is located on a scenic hillside 15 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and in the San Diego North County region, an area known for its temperate climate and growing technology industries. The University was recently awarded a $5 million grant from the Department of Education’s Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) STEM Program to support our STEM degree programs, specifically Computer Engineering. Our campus embraces twenty-first-century learning and the teacher-scholar model.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must possess B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering and a doctorate in Computer Engineering or related fields. (ABD applicants accepted; PhD Confirmation required by hired date)
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for teaching and scholarship excellence.
• Ability to develop and sustain an independent research program, with evidence of publications in scholarly journals and/or conferences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with colleagues and with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community with a substantial population of first-generation students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated effectiveness in active learning practices such as project-based learning or group learning, and student support for diverse populations, especially those from groups underrepresented in STEM.
• Interest in and/or experience with curriculum development, program assessment, and ABET accreditation.
• Priority will be given to applicants who specialize in robotics, cyber-physical systems, computer vision systems, and VLSI.
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research, and/or service.
• In addition, preference will be given to applicants whose expertise will expand the education and research opportunities the department currently offers for students and be complementary to areas of specialization of existing faculty in the department and college.

Responsibilities:

• Teach, supervise, and advise students effectively adopting strategies proven successful for students traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields.
• Design and establish instructional labs that expand the existing curriculum, working with industry and community partners to prepare students for the workforce.
• Develop an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students. 
• Participate in activities serving the department, college, university, and community.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Diversity statement

Additional Requirements

• A description of teaching philosophy, experience, and potential contribution to the expansion of the existing curriculum (up to 2 pages)
• A description of research accomplishments and future research goals including student involvement (up to 2 pages)
• One selected peer-reviewed publication
• Three professional references who will submit letters of recommendation to our electronic application system upon request. 

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $9,583- $10,416 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month

Review of applications will begin December 5, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, all applicant materials should be completed by the deadline. Files missing letters of recommendation will be reviewed, but letters of recommendation must be submitted before an interview invitation will be made.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment.

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide CSU Vaccination Policy can be reviewed at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13116180/latest/. Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at hr@csusm.edu. 

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment. 

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