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Associate or Full Professor - Computer Science and Engineering

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Position description

The UC San Diego Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) invites applications for a tenure faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor rank. The department is looking for exceptional candidates in all areas of Computer Science and Engineering.

We are looking for applicants with outstanding research credentials. Successful applicants are expected to lead a vigorous research program and will be required to teach university students. We are particularly seeking faculty passionate about working with graduate students and training the next generation of researchers.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in computer science or a related area at the time of application.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications in conformance with University of California policies.

The CSE Department is committed to building an excellent, diverse, and inclusive faculty, staff and student body. In addition to the highest standards of scholarship, teaching, and professional activity, successful candidates for this position will have potential or demonstrated contributions to a climate that supports equity, inclusion, and diversity.

CSE is home to over 70 faculty and 500 graduate students who span a range of research areas in computer science, computer engineering, and bioinformatics. In addition, the department works closely with the Center for Networked Systems (CNS), the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (CalIT2), the Halicioglu Data Science Institute (HDSI), the Contextual Robotics Institute (CRI), San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), and the Center for Wireless Communications (CWC), which provide unique opportunities and resources. More information can be found at http://www.cse.ucsd.edu.

We encourage candidates to send applications as soon as possible. Applications received by February 15, 2020, will be given full consideration. However, positions remain open until filled.

To apply, submit the materials described below at the website:
[https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02381]

Please submit a:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Research and teaching statements
3 reference letters addressing research, teaching, professional service
A separate statement describing your past efforts and future plans to promote diversity and inclusion. See the faculty equity site for more information. Examples of contributions to diversity include, but are not limited to, developing strategies for the educational or professional advancement of students from underrepresented groups; efforts to advance equitable access and diversity in education; and activities such as recruitment, retention, and mentoring or advising of underrepresented students or new faculty. For additional information regarding contributions to diversity and how they are weighted by the hiring committee, please visit http://soeadm.ucsd.edu/ppi/academic_personnel/diversity/docs/C2D_Expectations.pdf

"The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments with tenure or security of employment to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to Release” into RECRUIT as part of their application."

For applicants with interest in spousal/partner employment, please see the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program.

UCSD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Women and minority applicants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply (see http://diversity.ucsd.edu).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity and C2D Expectations sites for more information.

  • Authorization to Release Form - Applicants must complete, sign and upload this form. See the Institutional Reference Check website for more information

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-4 letters of reference required

Job location

La Jolla, CA