Computer Science Open Level Tenure-Track or Tenured Position

Computer Science Open Level Tenure-Track or Tenured Position
Job #JPF02296
Computer Science / College of Engineering / UC Santa Barbara

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position titles:
Assistant Professor

Associate or Full Professor

Anticipated start: July 1, 2023

APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: October 17, 2022

Next review date: Thursday, Dec 15, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jun 30, 2023 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
Computing provides a powerful new lens for viewing the world. The questions of where we choose to turn this lens, who gets to look through this lens, and what new steps society takes based on the information provided by this lens are some of the most important questions that we could ask ourselves. UC Santa Barbara understands that this is too important to the future of our society to be left to any population or discipline -- and we are building a department ready to address these questions head-on in authentic partnership with thought leaders across our campus and the world. UC Santa Barbara is a premier top-7 public research university. The Department of Computer Science is part of the highly ranked College of Engineering, which includes among its faculty three Nobel laureates and 16 members of the National Academy of Engineering.

In this search, we seek tenure-track or tenured faculty members in all areas of Computer Science. AI/Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, Security and Privacy, and Database Systems are priority areas for the department. However, outstanding candidates in all areas will be considered. We seek faculty eager to build on our existing research collaborations in the Center for Responsible Machine Learning, the Center for Black Studies Research, the Center for Information Technology in Society, the Institute for Energy Efficiency, and well beyond, and to help us establish new partnerships and research programs bringing computation and computational tools to problems of societal importance. We seek motivated and passionate researchers eager to work with a community of their peers to address issues of societal importance through surprising and creative applications of computing. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position. Successful candidates for faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion in their application materials, including the Diversity Statement. A primary appointment will be in the Department of Computer Science, but affiliate or joint appointments in any partner departments across engineering, social sciences, humanities, and/or physical sciences are strongly encouraged. The Department of Computer Science at UC Santa Barbara understands that computing intersects society in many complex ways but that by striving to be a place where every student, faculty, and staff can grow and thrive, we will position ourselves to be the best to take on these challenges together!

Applicants will be considered by an interdisciplinary group of faculty, and all applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellence in, or show exceptional promise for, high-quality research, teaching, and service to the community. Applicants with a demonstrated record of interest in, and commitment to, the mentorship of students from underrepresented and underserved populations will be given particular attention. Candidates will be offered the opportunity to satisfy a portion of their undergraduate teaching responsibilities through active mentoring and leadership in programs that provide research and professional development opportunities for our diverse student body (e.g., through the Los Ingenieros, UCSB Women in Computer Science, the Early Research Scholars Program, or the CBSR Student Engagement and Enrichment in Data Science Program).

Candidates will be considered for the endowed Stansbury Chair in Computer Science. Stansbury Chair appointments focus on attracting a leading-edge junior scientist and educator working in cutting-edge areas that help the University prepare our students and position the University for the future. The goal of the Stansbury Chair is to identify, recruit, and nurture a junior scholar that will emerge as one of the next generations of leaders and educators.

QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
In order to be considered, applicants should have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field, except the dissertation (or equivalent) at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
PhD degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications
Applicants who show outstanding research potential and have a strong commitment to teaching and diversity. PhD in Computer Science or related field at the time of application.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS BY LEVEL
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Position title: Assistant Professor

Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions:
Current or recent PhD candidate or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant professor
(including those who are “senior” assistant professors near tenure).
Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
  
• Cover Letter
  
  
• Statement of Research
  
  
• Statement of Teaching
  
  
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Successful candidates for faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion in their application materials, including the Diversity Statement. This evidence can include:
  
  -Efforts to advance equitable access to education;
  
  -Public service that addresses the needs of California's diverse population;
  -Research that informs our understanding of race or ethnicity or could contribute to the advancement of a more just and equitable society;
  -Mentoring and advising students, particularly from underrepresented and underserved populations;
  -Creating effective strategies for the educational advancement of students in under-represented groups.
  
  
• Publication 1
  
  
• Publication 2
  
  
• Publication 3
  
  Reference requirements
  
• 3-5 letters of reference required
  Reference letters will be assessed to determine research potential and commitment to teaching and diversity.
  
  Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02296
  
  ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR
  Position title: Associate or Full Professor
  
  Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions:
  Current tenured professor; position equivalent to tenured professor or position
  (e.g. at an international university).
  Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.
  
  Document requirements
  
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
  
• Cover Letter
  
  
• Statement of Research
  
  
• Statement of Teaching
  
  
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Successful candidates for faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion in their application materials, including the Diversity Statement. This evidence can include:
  
  -Efforts to advance equitable access to education;
  -Public service that addresses the needs of California's diverse population;
  -Research that informs our understanding of race or ethnicity or could contribute to the advancement of a more just and equitable society;
  -Mentoring and advising students, particularly from underrepresented and underserved populations;
  -Creating effective strategies for the educational advancement of students in under-represented groups.
  
  
• Publication 1
  
  
• Publication 2
  
  
• Publication 3
  
  Reference requirements
  
• 3-5 required (contact information only)
  Reference letters will be requested from candidates on the long short list and the letters will be assessed to determine research potential and commitment to teaching and diversity.
  
  Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02296
  Help contact: coms-chair@ucsb.edu
  
  CAMPUS INFORMATION
  The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  
  As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
  
  JOB LOCATION
  Santa Barbara, CA
  
  
  
  
  
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