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

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

About The Position

The Department of Computer Science at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science. The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and pursue research interests in Computer Science. The position also includes weekly office hours, faculty meetings, assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. Teaching may be scheduled on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online. The faculty member will be held to the college and department standards for tenure and promotion. The successful candidate will contribute to equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service in a diverse university environment. The appointment is effective August 19, 2027, subject to budgetary approval. The anticipated hiring range is $110,000 to $125,000, depending on qualifications. CSUN is a Hispanic-serving Institution committed to excellence in teaching, research, learning, inclusion, and community engagement. The University emphasizes respect, partnership, innovation, experimentation, creativity, and an atmosphere of civility. It is particularly interested in candidates whose contributions advance equity and inclusion. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolled 36,960 students.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates may be considered but must complete the doctoral degree by August 19, 2027.
College- or university-level teaching experience, in person, online, or both.
At least one published peer-reviewed paper in Computer Science or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of effective engagement with, 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 or laboratory experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.
Experience teaching more than one Computer Science-related course at the college or university level as an instructor of record, lab instructor, or teaching assistant.
More than one peer-reviewed article published in high-quality venues such as ACM, IEEE, or USENIX.
One or more qualifying publications within the prior three years.
Participation in grant proposal preparation.
Ability to teach a broad range of Computer Science courses.
Strong communication skills demonstrated through a clear, well-organized cover letter, teaching statement, and research statement understandable to non-domain experts.

Responsibilities

Teach a variety of Computer Science courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Hold weekly office hours.
Attend faculty meetings.
Participate in assessment of student learning.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Contribute to equitable academic outcomes through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.
Pursue research interests in Computer Science.

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