"Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity"

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Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Job No: 553241
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

Position: Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity
Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $103,008 to $106,008/per year $8,584 to $8,834/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin January 20, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

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 its 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, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President's Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and 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.

College of Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science (CECS)

Required Qualifications:

• 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 socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Duties:

• 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

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science

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 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: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application 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

(562) 985-8023 or Email: Shadnaz.Asgari@csulb.edu