Rank: Assistant Professor
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Starting Date: Fall 2027

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  cyber-physical systems, edge computing, computer architecture and high-performance computing, quantum computing, VLSI design, signal processing, hardware–software co-design, cloud and distributed systems, hardware security, machine learning hardware, and bio-inspired computing.

As a growing department, we seek to strengthen our expertise across a range of important contemporary areas within the discipline as described. As part of a broader faculty hiring initiative, the University is also making a strategic investment in quantum science and technology. Applications from scholars in all areas of the computer engineering discipline are encouraged and will receive full consideration, while candidates whose research aligns with quantum science and technology may be eligible for enhanced start-up support. These investments are intended to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthen the University's research capacity in quantum-related fields.

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 options for summer salary and/or a reduced load for the first two years 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. The new building will include state-of-the-art 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 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.

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 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

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 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.