Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering (Electronics, VLSI and Computer Hardware)

California State University, Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

4d•$74,652 - $158,688

About The Position

California State University, Long Beach’s Department of Electrical Engineering in the Hung Family College of Engineering seeks an Assistant Professor specializing in Electronics, VLSI, Semiconductor Devices, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Computer Hardware, or related fields. The position begins August 17, 2027, for the Fall Semester. The anticipated hiring salary is $103,000–$106,000 annually, with the salary offered commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications will begin to be reviewed January 6, 2027; the position remains open until filled or recruitment is canceled. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to Electronics, Semiconductor Devices, and Integrated Circuits, as well as foundational undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Engineering Technology courses. Instruction may be in person, hybrid, online, or a combination of formats. The faculty member will develop curriculum, supervise graduate student theses, establish an ongoing research program that complements and enhances departmental research and leads to publications and external funding, and participate in service to the department, college, university, and community. CSULB seeks faculty committed to the academic success of all students and to working effectively with a diverse student population, including first-generation students, students with disabilities, veterans, and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and identities. The university is a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The anticipated start date is August 17, 2027.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, held at application or with official notification of completion by August 1, 2027.
Specialization in Electronics, VLSI, Semiconductor Devices, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Computer Hardware, or a related field.
Potential for effective college-level teaching.
A record of or demonstrated potential for successful research and scholarly activity.
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low-socioeconomic-status and first-generation students.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching.
Experience teaching courses in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Hardware, Engineering Technology, or related fields.
Demonstrated ability and clear plans to develop research programs in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related fields with a focus on AI and Machine Learning.
Research interests applying AI and Machine Learning to Electronics, VLSI, Semiconductor Devices, Integrated Circuits (ICs), or Computer Hardware are especially encouraged; candidates from all Electrical and Computer Engineering areas will be considered.
Demonstrated ability to supervise student theses and projects, develop programs and curriculum, and actively participate in academic governance.
Experience successfully working with populations demographically or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body.
Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to Electronics, Semiconductor Devices, and Integrated Circuits, as well as fundamental undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Engineering Technology courses.
Teach in person, in hybrid format, online, or through a combination of instructional modes.
Develop curriculum.
Supervise graduate student theses.
Develop an ongoing research program that complements and enhances research in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Technology and leads to publications and external funding.
Engage in service to the department, college, university, and community as appropriate.