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

The Beach•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

California State University, Long Beach’s Hung Family College of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, seeks an Assistant Professor specializing in Electronics, VLSI, Semiconductor Devices, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Computer Hardware, or a related field. The appointment is effective August 17, 2027, for the Fall Semester. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing curriculum, supervising graduate student theses, maintaining a research program, and contributing service to the department, college, university, and community. The successful candidate will teach courses related to electronics, semiconductor devices, and integrated circuits, as well as fundamental undergraduate courses in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Technology. Instruction may be in person, hybrid, online, or a combination of formats. The candidate is expected to develop an ongoing research program that complements and enhances departmental research and leads to publications and external funding. The university seeks faculty who support the academic success of a diverse student population, including students with disabilities, first-generation students, veterans, students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and emphasizes inclusive excellence and student success. The academic-year salary range is $74,652–$158,688 annually, paid in 12 monthly installments. The anticipated hiring range is $103,000–$106,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is effective August 17, 2027. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 6, 2027, and the position remains open until filled or the recruitment is canceled. CSULB provides a faculty benefits package; applicants are directed to the CSU Employee Benefits information for details.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level.
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 and/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.
Teach fundamental undergraduate courses in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Technology.
Deliver instruction in person, hybrid, online, or in a combination of these formats.
Develop curriculum.
Supervise graduate student theses.
Develop an ongoing research program that complements and enhances research activities in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Technology and leads to publications and external funding.
Provide service to the department, college, university, and community as appropriate.