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Tenure Track in the Broad Area of Signal Processing and Communications

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Position description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California at Santa Barbara is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the broad area of signal processing and communications, with an effective appointment date of July 1, 2020. The Department has particular (non-exclusive) interest in applicants with a depth of expertise in data science, machine learning, and related fields, along with broader interests and the ability to collaborate with faculty across disciplines.

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. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

At a minimum, applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field except the dissertation at the time of application. Applicants must have a PhD by the time of appointment. Completed applications will consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement (2-page limit), statement of research interests (3-page limit), and arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted via UC Recruit. We encourage applicants to submit an optional Statement of Contribution to Diversity covering any relevant evidence of teaching, research, professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applications must be submitted electronically at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01664

Completed applications received by December 16, 2019 will be given priority consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Statement of Teaching 2-page limit

  • Statement of Research 3-page limit

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-4 letters of reference required

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA