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California State University, Long Beach · 1 month ago

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $159K/yr

California State University, Long Beach is a Hispanic Serving Institution committed to serving diverse students. They are seeking an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, engage in research, and mentor students while contributing to the department and university community.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Ph.D. in Computer ScienceCybersecurity expertiseTeaching experienceResearch excellenceDiversity commitment

Required

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

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