Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Rank : Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Department :  Computer Science and Engineering

Starting Date : Fall 2026

Summary

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is pleased to invite applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor in Computer Science (up to two hires) . California State University San Marcos offers a  competitive  salary with a full benefits package including a start-up package that includes options for summer salary and a reduced load for the first year to support the beginning teacher-scholar in this position.

Computer Science is among the fastest growing programs at CSUSM, with close relations with local industry. Candidates must be committed to contributing to an undergraduate-centered, pedagogically innovative Computer Science degree program. Priority will be given to applicants who specialize in machine learning, data mining, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, robotics, cloud computing, or human-computer interaction (HCI). However, outstanding candidates from other areas within the field of computer science may also be considered. Candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.

CSUSM values teaching undergraduates and involving them in research. The campus is located on a scenic hillside 15 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and in the San Diego North County region, an area known for its temperate climate and growing technology industries. We recently broke ground on a state-of-the art 75,000sf building to house our Computer Science and Engineering programs, projected to be completed in late 2027. Our campus embraces twenty-first-century learning and the teacher-scholar model.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must possess . in Computer Science and a doctorate in Computer Science or related fields. (ABD status considered, however, terminal degree is required at the time of hire)
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for teaching and scholarship excellence.
• Ability to develop and sustain an independent research program, with evidence of publications in scholarly journals and / or conferences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues and with a student body representing a wide range of backgrounds, life experiences, and educational pathways, including individuals who are the first in their families to pursue STEM education.

Preferred Qualifications

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Application Procedure

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Additional Requirements

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range : $8,712 - $9,605 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range : $6,221- $13,224 per month

Review of applications will begin November 3, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

CSUSM is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation : Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

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