Director, Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Academic Jobs is hiring a Director for the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute. The successful candidate will be a recognized leader in data sciences, tasked with creating a vision, recruiting top talent, and expanding academic programs.

Candidates must possess distinguished research credentials and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This position offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $400,000, reflective of the applicant's expertise.

Qualifications

• Distinction as a researcher in data sciences.
• Accomplishments in education suitable for tenured appointment.
• Record of leadership in data science.

Responsibilities

• Create a strategic vision for HDSI.
• Recruit and develop a top-notch faculty and staff.
• Promote interdisciplinary partnerships.
• Build academic programs in data science.
• Expand HDSI’s impact through partnerships.

Skills

Leadership in data science

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Fundraising

Communication

Program management

Education

Tenured appointment qualifications

Job description

Position title: Director

Salary range: $200,000 – $400,000 (base salary $150,100 – $241,400)

Application window: Open date: July 1, 2026 | Review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 11:59pm PT | Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 11:59pm PT

Role Summary

The University of California San Diego seeks an internationally recognized leader in data sciences to serve as Director of the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute. The Director will guide the institute into its next phase of growth, build strategic vision, develop faculty and staff, strengthen partnerships, and advance academic programs and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a vision for HDSI that charts the path toward the future of data science at UC San Diego.
• Recruit, retain, and develop a world‑class faculty and staff.
• Promote interdisciplinary partnerships within HDSI and across UC San Diego.
• Build and scale academic programs in data science.
• Develop external partnerships to expand HDSI’s impact and generate philanthropic support.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Distinction as a researcher in a field relevant to HDSI’s mission and a record of innovations.
• Accomplishments in education or training suitable for a tenured appointment at a UC campus.
• A widely recognized record of leadership in areas of data science spanning scientific foundations and applied domains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated integrity, fairness, ethics, and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Broad national or international recognition in a relevant field.
• Strong team‑building and collaborative program management skills.
• Management skills for leading a large, complex organization with evidence‑based decision making.
• Track record of industry engagement and fundraising.
• Effective communication with faculty, administrators, staff, and external partners.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae (most recent).
• Cover Letter.
• Statement of Research (optional).
• Statement of Teaching (optional).
• MISC (optional).

Reference Requirements

• 3‑5 references (contact information only).

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04426

Help contact: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

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: San Diego, CA