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

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

Job summary

California State University, Northridge invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Generalist) in the Department of Computer Science. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service in a diverse, inclusive environment.

The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in research, and participating in department and university service, with potential evenings/weekends/online duties as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or closely related field from an accredited institution
• ABD candidates may be considered if the degree is completed by Aug 19, 2027
• University-level teaching experience in-person or online
• At least one peer-reviewed CS publication

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate CS courses
• Maintain weekly office hours and participate in department meetings
• Contribute to assessment of student learning and service to department, college, and university
• May teach evenings, weekends, and/or online; adhere to tenure/promotion standards

Skills

Teaching experience (in-person/online)

Peer-reviewed publication in CS

Education

Doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely related field

ABD candidates considered but must complete by Aug 19, 2027

Job description

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

Job no: 563743
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Northridge
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Computer Science, On-site (work in-person at business location)

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 preparation
• Ability to teach a broad range of