What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Computer Science position at California State University, Monterey Bay?
Classification: Academic Year Faculty
Priority Screening Date: February 23, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
Appointment Date: Fall 2025
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.
With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.
The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.
As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.
The Computer Science (CS) program in the School of Computing and Design at California State University Monterey Bay is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Candidates with expertise in all areas of computer science will be considered, although applications are especially encouraged in the areas of Computer Systems, Data Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, and Computational Theory. In addition, candidates with significant interest in improving computer science higher education outcomes, particularly as it relates to broadening participation in computer science, will be given preference. Participants who have experience running or teaching in a master’s in computer science will be given preference as well.
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about addressing the challenges and exploring the opportunities facing higher education to join our team, which is working on attracting underrepresented, low-income, first-generation students and women into the computing field and supporting them through post-graduation success. Along with their commitment to teaching in the CS program, including courses related to their area of expertise, an ideal candidate will be interested in all aspects of an end-to-end CS pathway to support a diverse student body. The selected faculty will join a cross-disciplinary team, building strength via strong regional collaborations with partner organizations from education, industry, and government.
Responsibilities
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.
The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Compensation
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $8,280 to $9,128* mo ($99,360 to $109,536 annual)
CSU Salary Schedule
CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). For more information, visit: Employee Benefits Summary . Additionally, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability, visit: Schoonover Employee Housing for more information .
Application Procedure
For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or humanresources@csumb.edu.
General Information
CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://csumb.edu/clery
The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Priority Screening Date: February 23, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
Appointment Date: Fall 2025
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.
With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.
The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.
As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.
The Computer Science (CS) program in the School of Computing and Design at California State University Monterey Bay is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Candidates with expertise in all areas of computer science will be considered, although applications are especially encouraged in the areas of Computer Systems, Data Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, and Computational Theory. In addition, candidates with significant interest in improving computer science higher education outcomes, particularly as it relates to broadening participation in computer science, will be given preference. Participants who have experience running or teaching in a master’s in computer science will be given preference as well.
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about addressing the challenges and exploring the opportunities facing higher education to join our team, which is working on attracting underrepresented, low-income, first-generation students and women into the computing field and supporting them through post-graduation success. Along with their commitment to teaching in the CS program, including courses related to their area of expertise, an ideal candidate will be interested in all aspects of an end-to-end CS pathway to support a diverse student body. The selected faculty will join a cross-disciplinary team, building strength via strong regional collaborations with partner organizations from education, industry, and government.
Responsibilities
- Teach and develop curriculum and support material for both undergraduate and graduate CS programs. E.g., the courses in one of the specializations: Computer Systems, Data Science and Machine Learning, Computational Theory and Software Engineering.
- As part of the program team, play an instrumental role in the design, development, and delivery of programs, projects, initiatives, and efforts that support broadening participation in computing.
- Develop close collaborative relationships and execute projects with faculty and educators in institutions in the CS pipeline, including feeder community colleges, high/middle schools, educational offices in the Monterey region, and industry partners.
- Collaborate in the design, development, and delivery of other computer science courses.
- Collaborate in the design, development, and logistics related to the launch of a new master's program in computer science.
- Develop and/or implement research and development projects (grant-funded where feasible) that contribute to the dynamic learning environment and provide our large, diverse group of students with opportunities for undergraduate research.
- Additional responsibilities include guiding student capstone learning experiences, exploring innovative pedagogical approaches, and participating in the development of grants.
- Earned Doctoral degree or ABD in computer science or closely related field (doctorate must be completed prior to the date of hire).
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, inclusive excellence, and improving key outcomes of higher education, including learning outcomes, time to graduation, units to graduation, and post-graduation success of CS graduates.
- Ability to teach foundational CS courses, including Computer Systems, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Theory or Software Engineering.
- Strong knowledge in computer science higher education, with a particular interest in developing solutions to address challenges faced by women, low-income, underrepresented, and first-generation student populations.
- Experience in developing scholarly activities outside the classroom to create an excellent learning environment for CS students.
- Experience running an MS in CS program.
- Ability to work with the existing faculty/staff team to contribute to the overall quality of the program.
- Experience in acquiring grants, contracts, and sponsorships.
- A record of successfully teaching, advising, recruiting, empowering, and nurturing the educational goals of a diverse student population.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.
The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Compensation
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $8,280 to $9,128* mo ($99,360 to $109,536 annual)
CSU Salary Schedule
- CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.
CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). For more information, visit: Employee Benefits Summary . Additionally, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability, visit: Schoonover Employee Housing for more information .
Application Procedure
For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or humanresources@csumb.edu.
General Information
CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://csumb.edu/clery
The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Salary : $99,360 - $109,536
