Assistant Professor of Cyber-Physical Systems - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering #27-18

California State University, Northridge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cyber-Physical Systems within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and maintain an active CPS research program.

Requirements include a PhD in a related field (ABD considered with completion by Aug 19, 2027) and demonstrated teaching experience or potential, plus publications in CPS.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field; must complete by Aug 19, 2027 for ABD
• Demonstrated teaching experience or potential: course instructor, TA, or clear teaching vision
• Authored peer-reviewed conference papers or journal articles related to cyber-physical systems in IEEE or comparable venues

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in ECE
• Maintain an active research program in cyber-physical systems
• Weekly office hours and participation in department and college activities
• Attend faculty meetings and contribute to assessment of student learning
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university
• May teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online; adhere to college/department standards for tenure and promotion

Skills

Teaching experience

Teaching diversity

Research in CPS

Education

PhD in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

ABD candidates considered (complete by Aug 19, 2027)

Job description

Assistant Professor of Cyber-Physical Systems - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering #27-18

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Faculty Hire Number: #27-18

Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

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

Anticipated Hiring Range: $105,000 to $115,000 (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 University, visit: http://www.csun.edu

About the College

The College of Engineering and Computer Science seeks to be a recognized center for excellence for baccalaureate and master's level education in computer science and in engineering. The College provides a quality education for its students. It is also a partner in the professional communities of computer science and engineering and provides an essential link between students' education and professional practice.

For more information about the College of Engineering and Computer Science, see: https://w2.csun.edu/engineering-computer-science/college

About the Department

The mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is to prepare students for rewarding careers and higher education. The department offers Bachelor of Science Degrees in Electrical Engineering (EE) and Computer Engineering (CE) and Master of Science Degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. Currently, there are approximately 500 undergraduate majors in EE, 273 undergraduate majors in CE, and 104 graduate students. Master's degree students are required to complete a thesis or project.

For more information about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, see: https://csun.edu/ece

Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Cyber-Physical Systems. The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in Electrical and Computer Engineering and maintain an active research program in Cyber-Physical Systems. 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

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 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
• Demonstrated experience or potential in teaching electrical or computer engineering, in-person and/or online, as evidenced by one or more of the following: 1) serving as a course instructor; 2) serving as a teaching assistant; or 3) articulating a clear pedagogical vision in the teaching statement
• Authored peer-reviewed conference papers or journal articles related to cyber-physical systems, published in IEEE-sponsored or other venues with comparable peer-review standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience or potential in teaching foundational computer Engineering in one or more of the following areas: digital system design, computer architecture, or microprocessor systems
• Demonstrated experience or potential in teaching advanced Computer Engineering courses, along with experience designing and developing hardware-software integrated systems, in one or more of the following or closely related areas: robotics, embedded systems, cyber-physical systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), AI/ML for cyber-physical and embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT), and distributed systems. Relevant technical experience may include microcontrollers and microprocessors, embedded Linux, device drivers, hardware interfacing, low-level/system programming, real-time systems, and hardware-software co-design
• Evidence of continued scholarly contributions or novel contributions to cyber-physical systems demonstrated through one or more of the following: 1) three or more peer-reviewed conference papers or journal articles published within the last five years in IEEE-sponsored or comparable peer-reviewed venues; or 2) one or more granted patents related to cyber-physical systems or closely related areas
• Industry experience in one or more of these or closely related areas: robotics, embedded systems, cyber-physical systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), AI/ML for cyber-physical and embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT), and distributed systems
• Experience in preparing external and internal grant or fellowship proposals
• Research/Lab experience involving mentoring students from diverse backgrounds
• Evidence of effective engagement with, or potential to engage with, a diverse student body, including experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment
• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring

Application Deadline

Review of applications will commence on November 29, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered as needed. The position will remain open until filled.

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 online 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 the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at 818-677-2190.