Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

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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

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 their 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.

The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture 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 socio‑economic and first‑generation students.

• 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 socio‑economically similar to the CSULB student body.
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.

• 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 research and scholarly activities that result in peer‑reviewed publications and external funding.
• Advise and mentor students to support their academic and professional growth.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and broader community.

• A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single‑spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit:
  Student Success Statement.
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
• CV.
• Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the semi‑finalist stage).
• Teaching Statement (maximum 3 pages) describing your teaching philosophy, instructional approaches, and relevant experiences including an outline of the courses you…