Rank: Assistant Professor

Department: Computer Science and Information Systems

Start Date: Fall 2025

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at California State University San Marcos invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025. We are looking for faculty with research expertise in cybersecurity and/or privacy, and committed to quality education in cybersecurity. The successful candidate will be expected to implement evidence-based pedagogy in both undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity education, establish and lead an active research program, and contribute to services at the department, college, and university level.

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, is accredited by ABET and recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) Education. The Department currently has 16 tenure-track and 12 adjunct faculty members, offering accredited quality education to more than 1,000 students in 5 bachelor degree programs (including a newly launched BS Cybersecurity) and 2 master programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related field. (ABD applicants accepted; PhD Confirm required by hired date)
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in cybersecurity field.
• Demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication in cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated commitment to service contributions to the department, college, university, and community.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively in a diverse campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity courses.
• Demonstrated research experience and publication in cybersecurity and/or privacy.
• Expertise will expand the education and research opportunities currently offered by the department.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research, and/or service.
• Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or experience using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.

 Duties

• Develop and teach cybersecurity courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels in a variety of modalities, including online, hybrid, and/or in-person.
• Implement inclusive and evidence-based teaching and learning approaches to ensure the academic success of a diverse population of students.
• Seek external funding to support research and education in Cybersecurity and related areas.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate (MS) student projects and theses.
• Participate in service to 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.
• Statement of research interests/plans.
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy.
• Three professional references.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $8,375 - $9,583 per month

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

Review of applications will begin December 2, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, all applicant materials should be completed by the deadline.

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. 

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.