Assistant Professor Of Computer Science Jobs in California

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Job no: 553906
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Computer Science
Faculty Employment Opportunity
POSITION:
Assistant Professor of Computer Science: The Department of
Computer Science invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track
appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Effective teaching,
scholarly productivity, and service to the University are required for
retention, promotion, and tenure. This position is contingent upon the
availability of authorized funding. This is an academic year
appointment. However, opportunities exist for an additional Summer
Session appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A potential candidate's consideration will be enhanced by providing evidence of: effective teaching of a broad range of undergraduate computer science courses.
HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:
A complete application must include: an application letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of teaching proficiency; a sample of research; professional curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Dr. Megan Thomas, Search Committee Chair
Department of Computer Science
College of Science
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle Turlock, CA
email: mthomas@csustan.edu
This appointment begins in Fall 2026. Screening of applications will begin on April 6, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The position will remain open until filled.
Please note that the CSU does not use automated decision systems or artificial intelligence tools in making hiring or selection decisions. All applicant evaluations and employment decisions are made by human reviewers, using structured candidate responses and job-related criteria to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with FEHA.
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated hiring range is $8,045 - $8,526 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE, CAMPUS, AND AREA:
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 CSU post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as by U.S. News and World Report in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
Stanislaus State values shared governance: Statement on shared governance
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CSU Stanislaus The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor's notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Stanislaus State is not currently sponsoring new staff, management or faculty positions for H-1B employment visas.
WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA
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 July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/epc/clery-safety-reports The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
Advertised: Mar 23 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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