Assistant Professor of Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering #26-28

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Faculty Hire Number: #26-28

Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Effective Date of Appointment: August 20, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $105,000 to $115,000 (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. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls 36,960 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. 

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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 engineering. The College provides a quality education for its students. It is also a partner in the professional communities of computer science and engineering and provides an essential link between students' education and professional practice.

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About the Department:

The mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is to prepare students for rewarding careers and higher education. The department offers Bachelor of Science Degrees in Electrical Engineering (EE) and Computer Engineering (CE) and Master of Science Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Currently, there are approximately 495 undergraduate majors in EE, 433 undergraduate majors in CE, and 206 graduate students. Master's degree students are required to complete a thesis or project.

For more information about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, see: https://csun.edu/ece

Position:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Digital Systems Design and/or Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) Design.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in the Electrical and Computer Engineering and maintain an active research program in Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design.

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. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications:  

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field with specialization in Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design from an accredited institution.  All But Dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered, but must complete the doctoral degree before August 20, 2026.
• Taught at least one Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering class (either in-person or online) at the College/University level, either as an instructor of record or as a teaching assistant, or demonstrated strong teaching potential in their teaching statement.
• At least three peer-reviewed conference papers or journal articles (IEEE, or c