Position descriptionThe Computer Science Department at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in computer science. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellence in, or show exceptional promise for, high-quality research, teaching, and professional development. Our hiring priority is focused on the frontiers of Computer Science research, where a candidate's impact, originality, and promise for developing and maintaining a strong, extramurally supported research program have been demonstrated. In evaluating candidates, the department values a strong record of meaningful research accomplishments over the number of papers published at top conference venues. Applicants are encouraged to identify in their research statement up to three contributions they consider most significant and to explain their impact. We are interested in outstanding candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and to a diverse campus climate. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related discipline at the date of hire.
In addition to a research talk and one-on-one meetings, interviews include a one-hour "deep dive" session in which a small group of faculty experts asks specific questions about the candidate's work, giving the candidate an opportunity to show the depth of their understanding.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 , depending on rank and level of experience. "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 packages should be submitted online through [ Project Site and include the following documents: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) a cover letter, 3) statement of research interest, 4) statement of teaching interest, 5) reference check authorization form, 6) UCLA Mission Statement, 7) 3-5 references are required (contact names only). We encourage candidates to send in their applications as soon as possible. Applications submitted by December 14, 2026 will receive full consideration; review will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position and nominations of potential candidates should be directed to Wei Wang.
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The UCLA Samueli School of Engineering is a close-knit community of more than 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students and 215 full-time faculty members, making it the largest professional school on campus by student population. Founded in 1945, the school is growing rapidly. It consistently ranks among the top 10 U.S. public engineering schools, and its online master's program is ranked No. 1 overall by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA Samueli has helped shape technologies that have transformed the world. It is recognized as the birthplace of the internet and has played a pioneering role in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and reverse osmosis to AI-powered semiconductors and human prosthetics. Today, the school continues to bring together students, faculty, and industry partners to tackle some of the most important challenges facing society.
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Department website: [ Project Site
Department: https://www.cs.ucla.edu
Qualifications Basic qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related discipline at date of hire
Additional qualifications Strong commitment both to research and teaching and an outstanding record of research
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching
- Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
- UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
Reference requirements- 3-5 letters of reference required
Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• UCLA Mission Statement
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11410
Help contact: jade@cs.ucla.edu
Job location Los Angeles, CA
