Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Generalist) - Department of Computer Science #27-29

California State University, Northridge; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Generalist) in a tenure-track role. The successful candidate will teach a range of CS courses at undergraduate and graduate levels and engage in scholarly research, service to the university, and mentoring of a diverse student body.

Responsibilities include weekly office hours, department meetings, and participation in assessment of student learning, with potential to teach

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• ABD candidates will be considered but must complete by Aug 19, 2027.
• Teaching experience at the college/university level (in-person online or both).
• Published at least one peer‑reviewed paper in CS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate CS courses.
• Maintain weekly office hours and participate in department service.
• Contribute to assessment of student learning and program outcomes.
• Engage in scholarly activity and advising within the department.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Inclusive mentoring

Clear communication

Student-centered teaching

Course adaptability

Education

Doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely related field

ABD candidates considered with degree by Aug 19, 2027

Job description

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Locations

Southern California

Categories

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Computer Science 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Generalist) - Department of Computer Science #27-29

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

Department: Computer Science

Faculty Hire Number: #27-29

Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2027 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $110,000 to $125,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)

CSUN’s Commitment to You:

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls 36,960 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

For more information about the Department of Computer Science, see:

The department of Computer Science at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Computer Science at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and have research interests in Computer Science.

In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, from an accredited institution. All But Dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered but must complete the doctoral degree by August 19, 2027 from an accredited institution
• College or University-level teaching experience in-person, online, or both
• Published at least one peer-reviewed paper in Computer Science or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment
• Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring
• Taught more than one Computer Science‑related course at the College/University level, either as an instructor of record, lab instructor, or teaching assistant
• Published more than one peer‑reviewed article in high‑quality venues, such as ACM, IEEE, or USENIX
• One or more publications meeting the above criteria within the prior three years
• Participation in grant proposal preparationAbility to teach a broad range of courses in Computer Science
• Strong communication skills conveyed through a well‑written and well‑organized cover letter, teaching statement, and research statement, all understandable to non‑domain experts

Application Deadline:

Preferred application deadline is November 28, 2026, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Please note:California State University, Northridge (CSUN) 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.

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.

General Information:

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on‑line here . Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity.

The person holding this position may be 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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside of California.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Computer Science Department office at 818-677- 3398.

Advertised: Nov 06, 2026 (10:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled