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Position: Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering
Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $103,008 to $106,008/per year $8,584 to $8,834/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin January 20, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President's Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university.

CSULB's Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

College of Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science

Required Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field. Areas of expertise may include, but not limited to, Networks and Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded and Cyber-Physical Systems, Systems-on-Chip, Computer Systems and Architecture, Networking and Communications, Hardware/Software Co-Design and Systems Integration, and their applications in AI, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels in Computer Engineering
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, and other related scholarly/creative activities
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications:      

• At least two years of teaching experience in undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in Computer Engineering or any related areas
• At least one year of Postdoctoral experience especially in the following areas: Networks and Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded and Cyber-Physical Systems, Systems-on-Chip, Computer Systems and Architecture, Networking and Communications, Hardware/Software Co-Design and Systems Integration, and their applications in AI, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

 Duties:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Engineering and conduct laboratory experiments. Instruction in the Department of CECS is primarily in-person. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Contribute to the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Computer Engineering curriculum
• Engage in sustained research and scholarly activities that result in peer-reviewed publications and external funding
• Advise and mentor students to support their academic and professional growth
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and broader community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

The Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at California State University, Long Beach, is a vibrant and diverse community of over 50 faculty and more than 2,000 students dedicated to advancing the frontiers of computing and engineering. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including our newest Bachelor of Science in Applied Data Science, launched in Fall 2025, which prepares students for data-driven careers in fields such as linguistics and health analytics. Our faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software engineering, Internet of Things, embedded systems, and data science with applications spanning healthcare, industry, and public policy. Students benefit from hands-on learning through industry-sponsored capstone projects, research opportunities with faculty, and participation in award-winning student organizations and competitions. CECS takes pride in fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that empowers students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential and become leaders in the computing disciplines.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

• A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Student Success Statement
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the semi-finalist stage)
• Teaching Statement (maximum 3 pages) describing your teaching philosophy, instructional approaches, and relevant experiences including an outline of the courses you are interested in teaching, either in general areas or by referencing specific CSULB courses
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available (e.g., student evaluations, peer reviews, or departmental assessments)
• Research Statement (maximum 3 pages) outlining your past research achievements, current projects, and future research agenda
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application

Requests for information and process should be addressed to:

Dr. Shadnaz Asgari, Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science

(562) 985-8023or Email: Shadnaz.Asgari@csulb.edu

Important Notice: CSULB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment for faculty 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.

EMPLOYMENT REQUREMENTS:
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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.

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