Lecturer - CS 435: Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems (Fall 2025) - Temecula Campus

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Lecturer - CS 435: Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems (Fall 2025) - Temecula Campus

Description

CS 435: REAL-TIME CONCEPTS FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Fall 2025
• Day/Time: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 1:30p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
• Modality: In-Person (Temecula Campus)
• College: College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Department: Computer Science, BS Software Engineering through Extended Learning

The Department of Computer Science at California State University San Marcos (Temecula Campus) seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2025 to teach CS 435: Real-Time Solutions for Embedded Systems at CSUSM's Temecula Campus.

Course Description

Introduction to the high-level abstract modeling concepts and the lower-level fundamental programming aspects of real-time embedded systems development. The primary focus is in the design, development and validation of microprocessor-based real-time embedded systems. Course topics will include real-time operating system design, real-time scheduling theory, general-purpose microprocessors, common bus architectures, memory management, device driver development, interrupts, general purpose peripherals: such as timers and counters, I/O subsystems along with some embedded system design problems and engineering issues.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• A doctorate or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Experience teaching similar courses in 4-year universities
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary: $2,279 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU)
• CSU Classification Salary: $2,279 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU)

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on May 12, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

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 in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide CSU Vaccination Policy can be reviewed at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13116180/latest/ . Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at hr@csusm.edu.

Advertised: Apr 25 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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