Assistant Professor of Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 26-28

Assistant Professor of Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 26-28

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Faculty Hire Number: #26-28

Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Effective Date of Appointment: August 20, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $105,000 to $115,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)

CSUN's Commitment to You:

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls 36,960 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

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About the College:

The College of Engineering and Computer Science seeks to be a recognized center for excellence for baccalaureate and master's level education in computer science and engineering. The College provides a quality education for its students. It is also a partner in the professional communities of computer science and engineering and provides an essential link between students' education and professional practice.

For more information about the College of Engineering and Computer Science, see: https://w2.csun.edu/engineering-computer-science/college

About the Department:

The mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is to prepare students for rewarding careers and higher education. The department offers Bachelor of Science Degrees in Electrical Engineering (EE) and Computer Engineering (CE) and Master of Science Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Currently, there are approximately 495 undergraduate majors in EE, 433 undergraduate majors in CE, and 206 graduate students. Master's degree students are required to complete a thesis or project.

For more information about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, see: https://csun.edu/ece

Position:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Digital Systems Design and/or Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) Design.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in the Electrical and Computer Engineering and maintain an active research program in Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design.

In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field with specialization in Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design from an accredited institution. All But Dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered, but must complete the doctoral degree before August 20, 2026.
• Taught at least one Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering class (either in-person or online) at the College/University level, either as an instructor of record or as a teaching assistant, or demonstrated strong teaching potential in their teaching statement.
• At least three peer-reviewed conference papers or journal articles (IEEE, or comparable venues) published within the last five years in areas related to Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment
• Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring
• Demonstrated experience in teaching Verilog/VHDL Digital Systems Design courses using industry-standard EDA tools and design flow
• Demonstrated experience in teaching VLSI Design courses in one or more of the following areas: front-end and back-end digital design, RF/microwave/digital/mixed-signal integrated circuits, CMOS devices, and fabrication process technology
• Demonstrated experience in teaching advanced VLSI design courses in one or more of the following areas: Generative AI, AI accelerator, AI for Electronic Design Automation (EDA), energy-efficient integrated circuit design, FinFET/Gate-All-Around Field-Effect Transistor (GAAFET), RF and mm-Wave Wireless Receivers, and biomedical interface circuits
• Demonstrated experience in teaching embedded and real-time systems, including the design and implementation of systems based on Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Demonstrated industry design expertise in one or more of the following: digital design (RTL/microarchitecture), functional verification, standard cell/library design, implementation/physical design (synthesis, static timing analysis, place-and-route), design-for-test (DFT), analog/mixed-signal or RF/microwave integrated circuits, CMOS devices, and/or semiconductor fabrication/process technology.
• Evidence of scholarly contribution to Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI design
• Experience in grant proposal preparation

Application Deadline:

The preferred application deadline is April 3rd, 2026, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply:

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers

Applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications (inclusive of applicant's experience working with a culturally diverse population), a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and a research statement to the website in the section above. In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including letters of recommendation, professional work samples, verification of terminal degrees, licenses, and certificates.