Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering

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The Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at California State University, Long Beach, is a vibrant and diverse community of over 50 faculty and more than 2,000 students dedicated to advancing the frontiers of computing and engineering. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including our newest Bachelor of Science in Applied Data Science, launched in Fall 2025, which prepares students for data-driven careers in fields such as linguistics and health analytics.

Our faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software engineering, Internet of Things, embedded systems, and data science with applications spanning healthcare, industry, and public policy. Students benefit from hands-on learning through industry-sponsored capstone projects, research opportunities with faculty, and participation in award-winning student organizations and competitions. CECS takes pride in fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that empowers students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential and become leaders in the computing disciplines.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits

How to Apply

- Required Documentation:

* 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 are interested in teaching, either in general areas or by referencing specific CSULB courses

* Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available (e.g., student evaluations, peer reviews, or departmental assessments)

* Research Statement (maximum 3 pages) outlining your past research achievements, current projects, and future research agenda

* Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply:

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Requests for information and process should be addressed to:

Dr. Shadnaz Asgari, Chair

California State University, Long Beach

Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science

or Email:
Shadnaz.

Asgari

Important Notice: CSULB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment for faculty that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

EMPLOYMENT REQUREMENTS:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.

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