Associate Professor - Department of Computer Science 25-32

Associate Professor - Department of Computer Science 25-32Tenure-Track Faculty Position AnnouncementDepartment : Computer ScienceFaculty Hire Number : #25-32Rank : Associate Professor, Tenure TrackEffective Date of Appointment : August 20, 2025 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)Salary Scale : $110,000-$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.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.About the Department : The mission of the Computer Science Department is to prepare students for rewarding careers and higher education. The department offers Bachelor of Science Degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Technology and Master of Science Degrees in Computer Science and Software Engineering.Position : The department of Computer Science at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of associate professor, preferably in at least one of a series of specializations.The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and have research interests in Cloud Computing, Big Data Management, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Dev-Ops, Operating Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence.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.Required Qualifications : A doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, from an accredited institution at the time of application.Taught at least one Computer Science-related course at the college or university level as instructor of record, either in person, online, or both.Published at least four peer-reviewed papers in the last six years.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.Specialization in at least one of these fields, ordered by preference : Cloud Computing, Big Data Management, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Dev-Ops, Operating Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence.Taught at least 10 class sections of a variety of courses at a variety of academic levels as instructor of record, either in person, online, or both.Published at least 10 peer-reviewed papers in the last 10 years in high quality venues such as ACM, IEEE, or USENIX.Strong communication skills conveyed through a well-written and well-organized cover letter, teaching statement, and research statement, all understandable to non-domain experts.Application Deadline : Screening of applications will begin January 24, 2025 . Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.How to Apply : Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link : www.csun.edu / careers.Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and research statement to the website in the section above. Only these four documents will be evaluated. Cover letters must be max one page, and teaching and research statements must be max two pages. Pages beyond these limits will not be evaluated.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 on-line.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.To apply, visit https : / / careers.pageuppeople.com / 873 / nr / en-us / job / 544698 / associate-professor-department-of-computer-science-2532#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000