Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Job No: 553241

Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Southern California:
Long Beach

Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: $103,008 to $106,008 per year (12 monthly payments). Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Final date to receive applications: Review of applications begins January 20, 2026. Position open until filled.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field; degree completed or in final stages 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 related scholarly activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first‑generation students.

• At least two years of teaching experience in undergraduate and/or graduate courses in computer engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or related areas.
• At least one year of postdoctoral experience, especially in cybersecurity, computer and network security, hardware and embedded system security, cryptography, or trustworthy computing.
• Experience 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.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity, computer networks, and related areas of computer engineering and computer science.
• 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.

• Student Success Statement (maximum two pages, single‑spaced).
• Letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information for three references.
• Teaching Statement (maximum three pages).
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available.
• Research Statement (maximum three pages).
• Finalists:
  Official transcript.

A background check, including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with the most recent employer, must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

California State University, Long Beach provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. CSULB is a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to pursuing inclusive excellence.

Dr. Shadnaz Asgari, Chair – Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science –  – Shadnaz Asgari