EE 301: Digital Systems Design with HDL

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Fall 2025
• Days/Times: Varies multiple sections 
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
• Department: Physics

The Electrical Engineering Program within the Department of Physics at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2025 to teach EE 301: Digital Systems Design with HDL. The successful candidate will collaborate with the lecture instructor and teach the laboratory portion of the course. 

Course Description:

Covers advanced topics in digital systems design. Utilizes register-transfer level tools for logic synthesis, simulation, and the implementation of digital circuits in field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Includes the basic building blocks of FPGA programming, architecture, best design practices, error-free design, and optimizations of finite state machines and logic circuit performance. Incorporates top-down design using a hardware description language (such as VHDL), test bench development, and implementation of advanced digital design systems in the laboratory component.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field 
• Teaching experience in an electrical engineering or related class
• 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:

• Teaching experience with VHDL or Verilog Programming for Xilinx, or an engineering class
• Electrical Engineering industry or research experience
• Experience with ABET reporting
• Demonstrated commitment to actively engaging undergraduates in the classroom or laboratory through research-informed pedagogical practices.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,008 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,008 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month 

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

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 June 3, 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.