Sonomaseawolves
Assistant Professor in Computer Science
Sonomaseawolves, Sonoma, California, United States, 95476
Job no: 551956
Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
Sonoma Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Probationary, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE Faculty Employment Opportunity
Starting August 2026 Our Commitment
Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution. We are committed to equal opportunity and to employing faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. Guided by our core values of diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, SSU offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university and, as the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in California, we prepare students for active citizenship and public service. We foster a vibrant campus life with a co-curricular environment in which the campus engages broadly. SSU is committed to creating a community without bias or intolerance. We expect students, faculty, and staff to work together to honor this commitment and to create an open and inclusive environment. We aim to facilitate spaces where all can grow by building on students’ assets as they explore new knowledge, including creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We especially welcome candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty Responsibilities
Beyond teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. Responsibilities include advising students, participating in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions. SSU supports the Teacher/Scholar model and emphasizes undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students. Faculty are also expected to support the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. During the first two years of the probationary period, the instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per academic year to help establish research, scholarship, and/or creative activities and support retention, tenure, and promotion requirements. All faculty must be able to work effectively in a multicultural environment. The Department
The Department of Engineering & Computer Science offers a B.S. in Computer Science with ~250 majors and a minor in computer science. The five tenured and tenure-track CS faculty cover theoretical and applied areas. The program is rooted in liberal arts education and follows the IEEE/ACM CS Curricula. We value teaching excellence and mentoring students and are committed to expanding and diversifying participation in computer science. We encourage candidates with similar goals and relevant experience to apply. We promote close collaboration between faculty and students on research projects worthy of publication and on software system projects with research and industrial applications. Our graduates pursue roles at diverse companies and some continue to graduate study. The successful candidate will teach computer science courses across the B.S. curriculum, offer upper-division electives in their areas of expertise, demonstrate potential for a sustained research career, and actively foster an undergraduate research program. Collaboration with industry and seeking external funding are encouraged. Teaching excellence is a core expectation. In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in academic advising, assist with program revision, and serve on department, College, and campus-wide committees. SSU emphasizes the Teacher/Scholar model and undergraduate research support. Required Qualifications
To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field. Degree must be completed by August 2026. a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and scholarship. a commitment to working as part of a team and educating a diverse student body. Candidates for this position are not eligible for tenure on hire and may receive at most two years of service credit toward tenure. These conditions are non-negotiable. All research areas will be considered. Candidates should be able to teach a broad range of courses across the computer science curriculum. Rank and Salary
Service credit depends on academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range is $95,000 to $105,000. Required Application Materials
Student Evaluations (optional) Statement of Research Interest (2-3 pages maximum) Teaching Philosophy (2-3 pages maximum) Names of 3 references to be contacted by committee members Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers are contingent upon documents demonstrating identity and eligibility to work per the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. CSU Out of State Policy -
Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, requires residence in California at the date of hire. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring to perform CSU-related work outside California. How to Apply
To apply, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use the account to apply to multiple positions. After submission, a confirmation email is sent. Do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. For assistance, email facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Application Deadline
First consideration will be given to applications received by January 17, 2026. The position remains open until filled. Early response is encouraged. Questions concerning this position may be directed to Suzanne Rivoire, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair at
rivoire@sonoma.edu . Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence. The ADA Coordinator is available at
hraccomodations@sonoma.edu
to assist individuals with disabilities during the hiring process. The University
Sonoma State University's 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. SSU is part of the California State University system, dedicated to accessible, high-quality education. Other Information
The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and complies with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Advertised:
September 23, 2025 (5:00 PM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close:
Open Until Filled Locations:
Northern California Categories:
Appointment Type: Probationary 1 Bargaining Unit
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Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
Sonoma Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Probationary, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE Faculty Employment Opportunity
Starting August 2026 Our Commitment
Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution. We are committed to equal opportunity and to employing faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. Guided by our core values of diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, SSU offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university and, as the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in California, we prepare students for active citizenship and public service. We foster a vibrant campus life with a co-curricular environment in which the campus engages broadly. SSU is committed to creating a community without bias or intolerance. We expect students, faculty, and staff to work together to honor this commitment and to create an open and inclusive environment. We aim to facilitate spaces where all can grow by building on students’ assets as they explore new knowledge, including creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We especially welcome candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty Responsibilities
Beyond teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. Responsibilities include advising students, participating in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions. SSU supports the Teacher/Scholar model and emphasizes undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students. Faculty are also expected to support the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. During the first two years of the probationary period, the instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per academic year to help establish research, scholarship, and/or creative activities and support retention, tenure, and promotion requirements. All faculty must be able to work effectively in a multicultural environment. The Department
The Department of Engineering & Computer Science offers a B.S. in Computer Science with ~250 majors and a minor in computer science. The five tenured and tenure-track CS faculty cover theoretical and applied areas. The program is rooted in liberal arts education and follows the IEEE/ACM CS Curricula. We value teaching excellence and mentoring students and are committed to expanding and diversifying participation in computer science. We encourage candidates with similar goals and relevant experience to apply. We promote close collaboration between faculty and students on research projects worthy of publication and on software system projects with research and industrial applications. Our graduates pursue roles at diverse companies and some continue to graduate study. The successful candidate will teach computer science courses across the B.S. curriculum, offer upper-division electives in their areas of expertise, demonstrate potential for a sustained research career, and actively foster an undergraduate research program. Collaboration with industry and seeking external funding are encouraged. Teaching excellence is a core expectation. In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in academic advising, assist with program revision, and serve on department, College, and campus-wide committees. SSU emphasizes the Teacher/Scholar model and undergraduate research support. Required Qualifications
To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field. Degree must be completed by August 2026. a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and scholarship. a commitment to working as part of a team and educating a diverse student body. Candidates for this position are not eligible for tenure on hire and may receive at most two years of service credit toward tenure. These conditions are non-negotiable. All research areas will be considered. Candidates should be able to teach a broad range of courses across the computer science curriculum. Rank and Salary
Service credit depends on academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range is $95,000 to $105,000. Required Application Materials
Student Evaluations (optional) Statement of Research Interest (2-3 pages maximum) Teaching Philosophy (2-3 pages maximum) Names of 3 references to be contacted by committee members Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers are contingent upon documents demonstrating identity and eligibility to work per the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. CSU Out of State Policy -
Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, requires residence in California at the date of hire. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring to perform CSU-related work outside California. How to Apply
To apply, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use the account to apply to multiple positions. After submission, a confirmation email is sent. Do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. For assistance, email facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Application Deadline
First consideration will be given to applications received by January 17, 2026. The position remains open until filled. Early response is encouraged. Questions concerning this position may be directed to Suzanne Rivoire, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair at
rivoire@sonoma.edu . Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence. The ADA Coordinator is available at
hraccomodations@sonoma.edu
to assist individuals with disabilities during the hiring process. The University
Sonoma State University's 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. SSU is part of the California State University system, dedicated to accessible, high-quality education. Other Information
The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and complies with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Advertised:
September 23, 2025 (5:00 PM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close:
Open Until Filled Locations:
Northern California Categories:
Appointment Type: Probationary 1 Bargaining Unit
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