Open Level Faculty Position in the Area of Computer Architecture and Systems

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is inviting applications for tenure-track positions at all ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) in Computer Architecture and Systems, with particular interest in AI architectures, unconventional computing, and quantum computing.

The University is located in Santa Barbara, CA, offering a vibrant coastal setting and access to the California Central Coast.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field except the dissertation (or equivalent) at the time of application.
• Ph.D. required by time of appointment.
• Candidates should have an established research reputation or outstanding research potential, the ability to attract external research funding, and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop a highly successful independent research program, and demonstrate the potential to participate effectively in the teaching of the ECE curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Skills

Teaching ability

Research excellence

Funding acquisition

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Position overview

Salary range:

The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 3 for the salary range at UCSB. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $116,500-$425,000. "Off-scale salaries", 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:

7/1/2027 or later

Application Window

Open date: October 23, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 2, 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 Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is accepting applications for a tenure track position at all ranks (Assistant, Associate and Full Professor level) in the area of Computer Architecture and Systems. The Department has particular (but non-exclusive) interest in applicants with expertise in architectures and systems of AI, unconventional computing, and quantum computing.

The University of California, Santa Barbara is a leading research institution nestled on California's beautiful Central Coast, with the ECE building located adjacent to the beach. The greater Santa Barbara area is a great place to raise a family and is within driving distance to Los Angeles.

Department: https://www.ece.ucsb.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field except the dissertation (or equivalent) at the time of application.

Additional qualifications

Ph.D. required by time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates should have an established research reputation or outstanding research potential, the ability to attract external research funding, and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop a highly successful independent research program, and demonstrate the potential to participate effectively in the teaching of the ECE curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Application Requirements by Level

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

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

Reference requirements

• 3-4 letters of reference required

Applicants must provide the names and email addresses for 3-4 references (3 required, 1 optional) and should request letters of reference within the UC Recruit system in order to complete the application requirements.

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 (i.e., 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

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

Reference requirements

• 4-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants must provide the names and email addresses for 4-5 references (4 required, 1 optional). The search committee will contact the references of applicants invited to on-campus interviews via the UC Recruit system.

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
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
• APM - 035: Affiant Action and Non-Discrimination in Employment

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