Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Southern California

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Engineering 1

• Full Time 1

Apply now Job no: 553241
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering

Position
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Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity
Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $103,008 to $106,008/per year $8,584 to $8,834/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Final date to receive applications
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Review of applications to begin January 20, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB ) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students.

The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field. Areas of expertise may include, but not limited to, cybersecurity, computer and network security, hardware and embedded system security, cryptography, privacy-preserving and trustworthy computing, AI-driven security and adversarial machine learning, security of cyber-physical and autonomous systems, and/or cloud or edge system security. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels in Computer Science and/or Computer Engineering
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, and other related scholarly and/or creative activities
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of teaching experience in undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in computer engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or any related areas
• At least one year of Postdoctoral experience especially in the following areas: cybersecurity, computer and network security, hardware and embedded system security, cryptography, or trustworthy computing
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

Duties:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity, computer networks, and related areas of computer engineering and computer science. Instruction in the Department of CECS is primarily in-person. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Contribute to the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of the curriculum in cybersecurity, computer networks, and related technical fields
• Engage in sustained…