Department/School Name: Computer Science, College of Science and Engineering Area of Specialization: Cybersecurity Machine Learning/Generative AI, Quantum Computing
San Francisco State University, Computer Science Department in the College of Science and Engineering offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek a colleague whose teaching and research interests include Cybersecurity, Machine Learning/Generative AI, and/or Quantum Computing although candidates with research interests in other areas are also welcome to apply. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment -- through their research, teaching, and service -- to the excellence of our academic program and community.
Required qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Computer Science or related field. Terminal degree must be completed by the first day of employment.
- Record of working and communicating effectively with colleagues and students.
SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.
Mission Statement
San Francisco State University educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.
About the Department
The Department of Computer Science at San Francisco State University is a thriving hub of innovation, excellence, and inclusivity. Home to 15 tenured and tenure-track faculty, along with numerous adjuncts, lecturers, and teaching assistants, the department offers a vibrant academic environment that supports a diverse student body. Our research and teaching span classical and cutting-edge domains, with primary strengths in: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Advanced Computational Technologies like HPC and Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity and privacy, and Computer Science Education. We also excel in computing for life sciences, human–computer interaction, software engineering, systems, visualization, accessibility, security, and decision-support systems. Our academic programs include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and two Master’s options: an M.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Data Science & AI. We offer graduate certificates in Ethical AI – the first of its kind in the US – and Software Engineering. We maintain a strong record of external support—over $6 million in grants from several federal agencies like NSF and DOE, and industry partners like IBM, Microsoft, and Genentech. Our Bay Area location strengthens ties to Silicon Valley and federal labs, offering students rich internship and collaboration opportunities. We invite scholars who will build on our strengths in AI, quantum/HPC, cybersecurity—candidates who are eager to engage in research, teaching, service, and mentorship aligned with our mission of excellence and inclusion here at SF State. Candidates with interests in other areas related to Computer Science are also encouraged to apply. Read more about us at https://cs.sfsu.edu.
Responsibilities: The position requires graduate and/or undergraduate teaching in established coursework, mentoring and advising graduate and/or undergraduate students, developing an active ongoing program of creative work in one’s area of specialty, and ongoing committee and service assignments.
Compensation:
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is:
$113,000 to $116,000 annually (12 monthly payments per academic year).
Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).
Professional development funds, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.
The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.
Application Procedure
A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. Application review begins 12/1/2025, and continues until the position is filled. To apply, please upload the following materials:
- Cover letter (relating your experience to the required qualifications)
- Curriculum vitae
- Representative publications (maximum of two), teaching statement, and research statement
- Names and contact information of three references who will provide letters of recommendation upon request
Please direct all questions about the position to Yuki Huynh, CS Office Manager, at yukihuynh@sfsu.edu.
Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.
Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
San Francisco State 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. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager. Additional information on the requirements for new hires may be found at the Human Resources web page (https://hr.sfsu.edu/about-hr).
