Assistant Professor in Computer Science & Engineering

Computing Research Association; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The UC San Diego Department of Computer Science and Engineering invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank. The department seeks exceptional candidates in all areas of Computer Science and Engineering who will establish vigorous research programs and teach undergraduate and graduate students.

Candidates should have a strong research record, commitment to teaching, and a willingness to engage with interdisciplinary centers and initiatives affiliated

Job description

The UC San Diego Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant 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 students and training the next generation of researchers.In particular, the responsibilities of tenured faculty are (1) research and scholarly achievement, (2) teaching, (3) professional and university service.

CSE is home to over 70 faculty and 1,000 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 Design Lab, 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 ask candidates to send their applications by December 1, 2026.

Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego’s Academic Personnel RECRUIT System