Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Position

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)

Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary: $74,652 to $158,688 per year; $6,221 to $13,224 per month (12 monthly payments). Anticipated hiring range: $103,008 to $106,008 per year ($8,584 to $8,834 per month). Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications to begin January 20, 2026. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field, with expertise in 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 must be awarded or officially completed by August 1 2026.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in Computer Science and/or Computer Engineering.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, and related scholarly and/or creative 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 level courses in computer engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or related areas.
• At least one year of postdoctoral experience in 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 CSULB’s 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 is primarily in‑person but may include hybrid, online, or other modalities.
• 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 background check (including a criminal records check and a telephone reference check with the most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with CSU. Failure to satisfy the background check may affect the application status or continued employment of current CSU employees applying for the position.

The holder of 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.

• Student Success Statement (maximum two pages, single‑spaced) describing teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population.
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Contact information for three references.
• Teaching Statement (maximum three pages) describing your teaching philosophy, instructional approaches, and relevant experiences, including an outline of courses you are interested in teaching.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, peer reviews, or departmental assessments), if available.
• Research Statement (maximum three pages) outlining past research achievements, current projects, and future research agenda.
• Finalists should prepare to submit an official transcript.

Dr. Shadnaz Asgari, Chair
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