Open Rank Faculty Position in Computer Science: Systems

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine’s Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position in Computer Science, starting July 1, 2027. The search seeks scholars with strong research in Computer Systems, including Operating Systems, Databases, and Distributed Systems, among other areas.

UC Irvine, a top public university located in Irvine, California, offers an expansive campus with distinguished faculty and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science or a closely-related field. The Ph.D. must be completed by the date of appointment.

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $111,400-$241,400. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Professor and Professor of Teaching Series - Business/Economics/Engineering/ICS Scales - Academic Year . "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.

Application Window

Open date: September 2, 2026
Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Apr 1, 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 in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured assistant, associate, or full professor position starting July 1, 2027. This faculty search targets applicants with a research expertise in Computer Systems, focusing on but not limited to Operating Systems, Databases, Compilers, Computer Architecture, Storage, and Distributed Systems.

The Department of Computer Science has 56 faculty members including an NAE Member and numerous ACM Fellows, IEEE Fellows, AAAS Fellows, AAAI Fellows, IFIP Fellows, and Academia Europea Members.

UC Irvine's Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences is home to the departments of Computer Science, Informatics, and Statistics. With over 100 faculty members, the School is the largest computing program within the UC system and one of the largest in the nation, providing exceptional opportunities for discovery and learning.

UC Irvine is a top 10 public university by the 2026 US News and World Report. It is located in Orange County, 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 45 miles south of Los Angeles. The City of Irvine offers a very pleasant year-round climate, numerous recreational and cultural opportunities, and a top-notch public school system.

UC Irvine is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Programs are available to meet the needs of dual-career academic partners. Faculty are eligible for subsidized housing and a Mortgage Origination Program.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science or a closely-related field. Their Ph.D. must be completed by the date of appointment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement .
• 1-3 Sample Research Publications

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

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: Affi

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA