Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science 2588

Recruitment Number:  2588

Position: Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science (Game Development and Extended Reality)

Effective Date: August 17, 2020 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field with specialization in Game Development and Extended Reality or appropriate related specialization. 
  • Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2020. 
  • Demonstrated potential for teaching at college level
  • Demonstrated potential for successful research, scholarly and creative activities
  • Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses in the area of game development and extended reality, or related fields
  • Demonstrated ability and clear plans for the development of a research program 
  • Demonstrated ability and clear plans for curriculum in the area of game development and extended reality in both software and hardware level
  • Demonstrated interdisciplinary research experience
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise student projects and thesis
  • Demonstrated participation in university governance
  • Demonstrated interest in contributing to the mission of the department, college, and university
  • Postdoctoral experience

Duties:

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, as needed by Department
  • Develop and maintain curriculum and keep content current
  • Establish and sustain a successful record of research, scholarly and creative activities leading to publications and presentations
  • Participation in faculty governance
  • Work collaboratively and productively with colleagues
  • Participate in service to the department, college, university, and 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 of color, 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.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:

httphttps://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

  • An Equity and Diversity 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: /equitydiversitystatement
  • Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
  • CV (including current email address)
  • Names and contact information for three references
  • Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
  • A research statement describing your research accomplishments and plans
  • Finalists will also be required to submit the following:
  1. A signed SC-1 form,
  2. Three current letters of recommendation independently provided by references, and
  3. An official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)
     

Applications and required documentation shall be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14607

Requests for information should be addressed to:

Computer Engineering and Computer Science Search Committee Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science    
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-8302

(562) 985-4285 or robin.ikemi@csulb.edu

 

Application Deadline:

Review of applications to begin January 6, 2020

Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled)

Employment Requirements:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.


CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status.  CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.