Computer Science Teaching Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) invites applications for the part-time lecturer pool in Computer Science and Computer Engineering at the Part-time Lecturer level. All areas of Computer Science and Computer Engineering will be considered. CSE is seeking visionary candidates who contribute to our campus community through teaching, research, professional activities & service and to achieve the mission and goals of the School, College and University. The successful candidate is expected to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in computer science domain and graduate courses in related areas of specialization. The successful candidate will provide service to the university and community. CSE offers Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, Bioinformatics and Computer Engineering, a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Systems, and a Master of Science in Computer Science and Master of Science in Applied Data Science. Additionally, CSE offers Minor in Computer Science and Data Science as well as Certificates in Computer Systems & Programing, Mobile Application Development, Data Science, and Computer Science for K-12 Educator.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Preferred candidates must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities. The candidate is expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses. The candidate will actively contribute to the academic success of students. The candidate will serve the School, College and University, as well as the community and the profession

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must have a graduate degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates with good teaching and research record
• Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The School of Computer Science and Engineering has 12 tenured and tenure-track faculty members with a variety of research interests and offers undergraduate and graduate programs, i.e., The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. For more information on the School of CSE, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/cse.

For more information regarding the position, please contact:
Dr. Khalil Dajani
Director/ Chair of the School of Computer Science and Engineering
Khalil.Dajani@csusb.edu 
(909) 537-3378
Administrative Support:
Destiny Gutierrez
Destiny.LaraBenzor@csusb.edu 
(909) 537-5326

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes: 

       a.  A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
       b.  A listing of any courses previously taught

1. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.  
2. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
3. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.
4. Diversity Statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1,000 words).

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=546793&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248

Please Note: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed) 

Lecturer A                           (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677

Lecturer B                           (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224

Lecturer C                           (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523

Lecturer D                           (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211

CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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 as a condition of employment.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest