A Recruitment Message Form the Dean
About CSUSB
Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a center of intellectual and cultural activity in Southern California. CSUSB, across its five colleges, is committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty that is dedicated to serving a diverse student population in an equitable and inclusive fashion, and offers a variety of networking, mentoring, and development programs for junior faculty. Faculty also play a strong role in advancing the CSUSB Strategic Plan 2015-2020, which emphasizes student success, faculty and staff success, stewarding resources, community engagement, and enhancing the campus identity. CSUSB is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Visit the CSUSB homepage for further information.
About CNS
The College of Natural Sciences is a preeminent institution for science teaching and learning that is recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in education, research, and public service. Across our nine departments our faculty are established academic leaders who develop new programs to meet future challenges, prepare students for advanced studies and to become future leaders, link research and teaching, and work to create a collaborative environment where all individuals actively engage in an inclusive community. We strive for excellence, enhance diversity, and foster harmony. Visit the College of Natural Sciences homepage for further information.
Teaching and Research
A faculty position at CSUSB's College of Natural Sciences offers outstanding candidates the opportunity to join an intellectually stimulating and innovative academic environment and engage with a diverse generation of future graduate students, science educators, and innovative leaders for our communities and our world. Click on the faculty position job titles below for full information on the various positions currently available across our nine academic departments.
Department of Biology
Assistant Professor
The Department of Biology at CSU San Bernardino seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor specializing in organismal plant biology, starting August 2026. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching, student success, and research with undergraduates and M.S. students. Teaching may include comparative plant morphology, plant physiology, local flora, plant biology and diversity, or plant development.
Visit the Department of Biology homepage for further information about the department.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Assistant Professor
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications from a diverse group of qualified applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. Candidates are expected to provide innovative and equity-based teaching in upper division undergraduate inorganic and/or physical chemistry, in addition to introductory and lower division courses and, if applicable, MS Materials Science courses. Candidates are also expected to develop and sustain an externally funded and independent research agenda in an area of inorganic or physical chemistry and/or materials science. Expertise that complements existing departmental research capabilities and has the potential for research collaboration and/or course development is highly desirable. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Visit the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry homepage for further information about the department.
School of Computer Science and Engineering
Assistant Professor
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science in the School of Computer Science and Engineering The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and maintain an active research agenda. CSUSB, serves approximately 20,000 students and is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of academic life. The School offers accredited programs in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, along with degrees in Bioinformatics and Applied Data Science. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Candidates with demonstrated excellence or potential in teaching, research, and service are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statements of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, unofficial transcripts, a diversity statement (max 1,000 words), and contact information for three references. Review of applications begins January 30, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. For inquiries, contact: Dr. Jennifer Jin, Search Committee Chair Email: Jennifer.Jin@csusb.edu | Phone: (909) 537-5330
Visit the School of Computer Science and Engineering homepage for further information about the school.
Department of Geological Sciences
There are no positions currently open at this time.
Visit the Department of Geological Sciences homepage for further information about the department.
Department of Health Science and Human Ecology
Assistant Professor
The Department of Health Science and Human Ecology (HSCI) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Public Health, beginning in the 2026/2027 academic year. This position specifically supports the undergraduate (BSPH) and graduate (MPH) programs in Public Health and help with developing the DrPH program. The successful candidate will teach in both programs and is expected to be familiar with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation requirements and be willing to work with faculty in a collaborative effort to maintain accreditation. We seek candidates with expertise in Public Health who are enthusiastic about advancing our programs and leading the development of new public health initiatives. We are particularly seeking exceptional scholars whose teaching, research, and service are balanced and demonstrate a strong, integrated commitment to advancing knowledge, education, and community impact.
Visit the Department of Health Science and Human Ecology homepage for further information about the department.
Department of Kinesiology
There are no positions currently open at this time.
Visit the Department of Kinesiology homepage for further information about the department.
Department of Mathematics
Assistant Professor - Applied Mathematics
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications from a diverse group of qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position to begin August 2026. The Department offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Physics, with minors in astronomy and applied physics, and is currently in the planning stages for an interdisciplinary M.S. degree in Materials Science, which is associated with the Center for Advanced Functional Materials (https://www.csusb.edu/center-advanced-functional-materials). We welcome applications in all areas of research in physics. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching and conducting research in the areas of quantum, AMO, or materials sciences and can help support the masters degree program in materials science, as well as teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate physics courses. The successful candidate will join an intellectually stimulating and innovative academic environment that embraces diversity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from all groups historically underrepresented in Physics and STEM fields, including intersections across multiple groups.
Visit the Department of Mathematics homepage for further information about the department.
Department of Nursing
Assistant Professor
The Department of Nursing at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) invites applications from those seeking a Tenure Track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Nursing (DON) for the start of the academic year, 2026-2027. DON anticipates to hire multiple assistant professors during this search. The DON is seeking visionary candidates who will contribute to our campus community through teaching, research, professional activities & service and help achieve the mission and goals of the Department, College, and University in a multicultural community. The successful candidates will also have job skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that lead to the success of students from diverse backgrounds.
Visit the Department of Nursing homepage for further information about the department.
Department of Physics
Department Chair 12 Mo. Tenured
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications from a diverse group of qualified applicants for a new department of physics and astronomy chair to begin August 2024. This is a full time tenure track position with a half-time chair appointment. The ideal candidate will be an experienced faculty member with demonstrated leadership and administrative skills, an established record of scholarly research, and evidence of commitment to student success. The Chair is expected to provide leadership in shaping and facilitating the future of the department including faculty and staff development, faculty mentoring, strategic planning, and student recruitment and success initiatives. The Department Chair will serve in a leadership capacity in support of the mission of the College of Natural Sciences. They will provide academic and administrative leadership and facilitate the orderly conduct of the affairs of the Department and the College. Preference will be given to candidates with familiarity in navigating large public education systems, such as the CSU. The Department offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Physics, with minors in astronomy and applied physics, and is currently in the planning stages for an interdisciplinary M.S. degree in Materials Science, which is associated with the Center for Advanced Functional Materials (https://materials.csusb.edu). Preference will be given to candidates who are able to teach courses within the full range of undergraduate physics courses and graduate courses in support of the Master Program in material sciences. The successful candidate will join an intellectually stimulating and innovative academic environment that embraces diversity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from all groups historically underrepresented in Physics/Astronomy and STEM fields, including intersections across multiple groups.
Assistant Professor
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications from a diverse group of qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position to begin August 2026. The Department offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Physics, with minors in astronomy and applied physics, and is currently in the planning stages for an interdisciplinary M.S. degree in Materials Science, which is associated with the Center for Advanced Functional Materials (https://www.csusb.edu/center-advanced-functional-materials). We welcome applications in all areas of research in physics. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching and conducting research in the areas of quantum, AMO, or materials sciences and can help support the masters degree program in materials science, as well as teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate physics courses. The successful candidate will join an intellectually stimulating and innovative academic environment that embraces diversity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from all groups historically underrepresented in Physics and STEM fields, including intersections across multiple groups.
Visit the Department of Physics homepage for further information about the department.