Assistant Professor of Cyber-Physical Systems - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Southern California

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Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Faculty Hire Number: #27-18

Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2027(Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $105,000 to $115,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)

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.

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. 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.

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, Computer Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. Currently, there are approximately 500 undergraduate majors in EE, 273 undergraduate majors in CE, and 104 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:

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 Cyber-Physical Systems.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in Electrical and Computer Engineering and maintain an active research program in Cyber-Physical Systems.

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…