Computer Science Assistant Professor

California State University, Fresno
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Computer Science
http://fresnostate.edu/csm/

Computer Science
Assistant Professor
Tenure Track
Fall 2025 (August 2025)
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Science and Mathematics at California State University, Fresno seeks applicants for a tenure-track, academic-year position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2025, with preference given to candidates specializing in Cybersecurity, Algorithms and Theory of Computer Science, Natural Language Processing, Computer Science Education, and Cloud/Cluster/Distributed Computing. Competitive candidates in the areas not listed in the job post may be considered, depending on the department's needs and priorities. Successful applicants will be expected to teach a variety of core courses in Computer Science as well as electives and graduate courses in their area(s) of expertise, be active in scholarly and applied research involving students, and engage in university and community service.
Our Students: California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Qualifications:
Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.):
An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from an accredited (or equivalent) institution.
Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for appointment, the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2025.
Required Experience:
Successful teaching experience (including teaching assistantships) at the college level.
Demonstrated success with research and scholarly activities, including recent peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals and/or conference proceedings
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Preferred Experience:
Successful teaching experience at the graduate level
Experience with grant writing and administration.
Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations.
Application Procedures:Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.. Note: All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.
Apply online at: http://careers.csufresno.edu
As part of the application, you will attach the following:
Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing the required and preferred experience
Current curriculum vitae
Names and contact information of three professional references
Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
Statement of research interests, plans, and outlook
Statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Unofficial or official transcripts
Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within the designated deadline:
Three current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date.)
Official transcripts
The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items.
Committee Information and Search process:
Search Chair: Dr. Athanasios (Thanos) Aris Panagopoulos
Department of Computer Science
College of Science and Mathematics
Email: ******
About Fresno State
California State University, Fresno is an engaged university. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Fresno State is committed and dedicated to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior.
The campus is ranked 4thin the nation by The Wall Street Journal.College Pulse Best Collegein the U.S on Social Mobility ; 22nd in the nation by Washington Monthly; ranked U.S. News & World Reportin graduation rate performance for public institutions; and, received a 4.5 start rating on a 5-star scale onMoney's2024 Best Colleges. Fresno State is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the firstCarnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification . The campus is classified as an R2 "Doctoral Universities – High research activities" university per theCarnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. For additional information, please visit: www.fresnostate.edu/academics/facultyaffairs/procedures/facultyrtp/ . We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated hiring range is $6,167-$6,334 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package see the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package.
About the College and Department:
The College of Science and Mathematics CSM) is dedicated to the holistic preparation of the next generation of scientists and mathematicians for vital and diverse careers in STEM using innovative High Impact Practices. We provide an environment in which faculty can develop and sustain high-quality research programs and meaningfully contribute to new knowledge in collaboration with students. We serve our community and the regional industry as an objective source for science education, literacy and interdisciplinary solution generation to challenges. CSM, which consists of approximately 220 full-time faculty and part-time faculty, provides study for students in the areas of biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, mathematics, physics, and psychology. CSM supports courses for majors outside CSM, such as agriculture, engineering, and the health professions and courses for general education of all university students are also offered through the college. CSM currently hosts the Downing Planetarium and has formal partnerships with the Water Institute, the Central California Children's Institute, and other entities. The College is involved in CSU collaborations with the CSU BIOTECH and COAST initiatives and an international partnership with ATLAS/CERN. CSM currently has over 4,000 undergraduate student majors and 250 graduate students, offering 11 undergraduate majors and 12 graduate majors. Faculty within the college typically generates over $4,000,000 annually in external funds.
The Department of Computer Science is a rich mix of diverse domestic and international students, staff, and faculty. Our interests span both research and practice, including artificial intelligence, big data, bioinformatics and computational biology, data mining, human-computer interaction and experience, machine learning, meta-heuristics, networking and mobile computing, parallel and high-performance computing, software engineering, types and programming languages, and web technologies. The Department currently has nine full-time faculty, five part-time faculty, and a total of approximately 700 students in the B.S. and M.S. programs.
Territorial Acknowledgement:
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.
Other Campus Information:
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A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn, or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.
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Out of State Employment
Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.