Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Department of Computer Science
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025

The Department of Computer Science at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), invites applications for tenure‐track Assistant Professor positions in Computer Science with an appointment to begin Fall 2025. Applicants in all areas of Computer Science will be considered.  The department is especially seeking applicants to teach courses in the areas of systems and theoretical computer science, and applicants specializing in cybersecurity who will engage in the development and maintenance of the Cybersecurity Concentration and will teach security courses.

California State University, Fullerton is a minority-serving institution and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

CSUF is the third-largest university in California (in student headcount) and largest in the California State University (CSU) 23-campus system. It serves the Southern California region, in particular Orange County, playing a major role in the economic, social and educational development of its large service area. CSUF offers more than 100 degree programs and Division 1 athletics.

Position
The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include the development and teaching of introductory, core, and graduate courses in the discipline and their area(s) of specialization, and leading an active research program commensurate with the requirements for tenure and promotion. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, contribute to the assessment of the Computer Science program, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

Required Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field
• A strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment
• Ability to balance excellent teaching, research, and service
• Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues and community
• Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching of a diverse student population, including first‐generation college students

Application 

A complete on‐line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php to apply for requisition 541297, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Research statement 
• This statement should address recent and current research; possibilities of your research to catalyze innovation into the field, potential funding to support your research, as well as any laboratory equipment and/or space that you will need
• Teaching statement 
• This statement should address all courses you have taught in the past, if any, and future courses you would like to teach and develop. It should also briefly discuss your teaching philosophy
• Candidate diversity statement
• This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. The purpose of the diversity statement is to help departments identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas
• A list of three references with relevant contact information 
• Finalists will be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page