Job Details

Tenure Track Teaching Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Position Number: 9971888
Location: Santa Barbara, United States
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Tenure Track Teaching Assistant Professor, Computer Science

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview
Salary range: The UC salary scale sets the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $99,100 - $144,500. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2027 or later Application Window

Open date: November 13, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Dec 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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 Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a Tenure Track Teaching Assistant Professor.

The position duties include teaching upper and lower division courses in the computer science department, with a focus on AI and machine learning, as well as curriculum development for undergraduate courses and degree programs, with an emphasis on applications of AI, including but not limited to, programming and systems design.

At UC Santa Barbara, Tenure Track Teaching Assistant Professors carry equivalent rights and responsibilities as the traditional tenure-track faculty

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, Computer Engineering 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

The primary criteria for this position are demonstrated teaching ability and enthusiasm for teaching a variety of computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence and data science undergraduate courses to a diverse set of students, along with a broad knowledge in computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, and its applications. Here the areas of machine learning and artificial intelligence are particularly important. A successful applicant should also be committed to student mentoring and curriculum development. Research, although not a requisite for these positions, is acknowledged and credited.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

3-5 letters of reference required

Reference letters will be assessed to evaluate applicants' teaching effectiveness, potential for undergraduate instruction, student mentoring, and curriculum development. Please provide the names and contact information of at least three references and initiate the letter solicitation through UC Recruit.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03155

Help contact: coms-chair@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Job location
Santa Barbara, CA

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03155