Rank: Assistant Professor
Department: Computer Engineering
Starting Date: Fall 2026
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering. Candidates must be committed to contributing to an undergraduate-centered, pedagogically innovative, and modern Computer Engineering degree program. Applications from contemporary areas of research are welcome, including robotics, cyber-physical systems, embedded systems and edge computing, computer architecture and high-performance computing, quantum computing, VLSI design, hardware–software co-design, cloud and distributed systems, hardware security, machine learning hardware, and bio-inspired computing. Electrical and Computer Engineering is among the fastest growing departments at CSUSM, with state-of-the-art modern laboratories, ABET accreditation, and close relations with local industry. California State University San Marcos offers a competitive salary with a full benefits package, including the opportunity for summer salary and a reduced load for the first year to support the beginning teacher-scholar in this position.
CSUSM values teaching undergraduates and involving them in research. The campus is located on a scenic hillside 15 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and in the San Diego North County region, an area known for its temperate climate and growing technology industries. The University recently broke ground on a new 75,000sf Integrated Science and Engineering building. It includes modern Engineering laboratories and is expected to open in 2027. Our campus embraces twenty-first-century learning and the teacher-scholar model.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess a B.S. in Computer 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 applicant must possess a doctoral degree by the starting 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.
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively in a campus community that serves students with a wide range of backgrounds and learning styles, reflecting our San Diego North County region.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 that fosters achievement among students with varied educational pathways and experiences 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 who can demonstrate success engaging with varied student populations 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.
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 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),
Additional Requirements
- Reprints of representative publications and works in process.
- Copies of all graduate-level transcripts that include relevant coursework.
- Three professional references.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $9,583 - $10,420 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month
Review of applications will begin December 2, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from all backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all 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 Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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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.
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