Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering
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Requirements
~4 min read- Possess a B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering and have received a Ph.D. in Computer or Electrical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Applicants with ABD status will be considered, but the doctoral degree must be conferred by the hire date.
- Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, a record of published research commensurate with years of experience, and the ability to develop and sustain a research program that will lead to original, peer-reviewed publications.
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with departmental colleagues in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community that serves the students of the region.
- Earned Ph.D. in Computer Engineering.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching with research-based and instructional practices such as project-based learning or community service learning, and student support for diverse populations, especially those from groups underrepresented in STEM.
- Interest in and/or experience with course development, laboratory development, program assessment, ABET accreditation.
- Experience/potential building industry partnerships; active participation in professional societies such as the IEEE, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, etc.
- Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated intercultural competence with different 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 program currently offers for students and be complementary to the areas of specialization of existing faculty in the department and college.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $9,834 - $10,667 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month
- Reprints of representative publications and works in process.
- Copies of all graduate-level transcripts that include relevant coursework.
- Three professional references contact information; letters of recommendation will be requested by the system.
Review of applications will begin November 30th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
CSUSM 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.
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 including three professional references
- A statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages),
- A description of research accomplishments and future research goals (up to 2 pages),
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About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $118,008–$128,004 a year
- 24% above the $99,377 median for Professor jobs on Jobera (118 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
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- First seen
- October 19, 2026
- Last seen
- October 19, 2026
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