Assistant Professor of Software Engineering

Assistant Professor of Software Engineering

Job No: 553247

Work Type: Instructional Faculty
- Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Southern California:
Long Beach

Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Appointment Type:
Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time Basis:
Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Faculty
- Engineering

Title: Assistant Professor of Software Engineering

Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)

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

Final date to receive applications: Review of applications begins January 20, 2026. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, software design and architecture, software testing and verification, software project management, and software maintenance and evolution; as well as emerging areas such as Dev Ops, software analytics, AI‑assisted software engineering, human‑centered software design, secure software development, and large‑scale distributed or cloud‑based systems.
  
  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/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, software engineering, or any related areas.
• At least one year of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in software engineering, software design and architecture, software testing and verification, Dev Ops, software analytics, or AI‑assisted software development.
• 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.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in software engineering, software design and architecture, 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 software engineering 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.

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all students, including students with disabilities, first‑generation college students, veterans, students with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.

Information on the excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located at CSU Employee Benefits. (Details available upon application.)

• 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, visit Student Success Statement.
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
• CV.
• Names and…