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Assistant Professor: Broad Area - Data Science (HDSI)
Position overview
Position title: Assistant ProfessorApplication Window
Open date: October 17, 2024
Most recent review date: Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The University of California, San Diego invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI). We seek outstanding candidates from ALL areas of Data Science, as represented within HDSI's research scope, to fill multiple open positions. Among areas of particular interest are:
1) Machine Learning Systems and Efficiency
2) Data Security
3) Computer Vision and Deep Learning
All candidates are expected to establish a vigorous program of high-quality, federally-funded research that focuses on innovations in one of the targeted search areas. This position involves teaching university students. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in support of the Data Science major/minor degree programs offered by the Institute.
Department: https://datascience.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
PhD or equivalent degree, or Advancement to Candidacy, in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
Evidence of and/or demonstrated ability of scholarly impact and research productivity.
Evidence of and/or demonstrated ability to teach and advise students.
Ideal candidates will have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, excellence in teaching and service, and a commitment to support diversity, equity and inclusion at the university.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
COVID-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
(Optional)
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Help contact: d1dutson@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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