University of California, Santa Barbara
Location
Santa Barbara, CA | United States
Job description
Senior Faculty Position in Autonomous Systems and Robotics
University of California Santa
Barbara
Position overview Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank
and/or step at appointment. See Table
3 for the salary range. A reasonable
estimate for this position is between $150,000 to $400,000 commensurate with 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.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: July 1, 2024 or later
Application
Window Open date: February 16, 2024
Next review date: Sunday, Apr 14, 2024 at
11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday,
Feb 4, 2025 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
College of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the
interdisciplinary area of Autonomous Systems and Robotics, with the goal of recruiting a highly inventive and visionary leader in this area.
This unique opportunity allows candidates the choice of any Department in the College of Engineering as their primary association, or even
opt for a shared appointment. The College seeks outstanding individuals with a pronounced research focus in Autonomous Systems and Robotics.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in cross disciplinary collaboration, leveraging expertise across various departments within
the College and exemplifying the collaborative spirit for which UCSB is known. We are especially eager to explore potential intersections of
Autonomous Systems and Robotics with other fields, and how such synergy can push the boundaries of innovation and research. We are
particularly interested in candidates who can integrate Autonomous Systems and Robotics practices into broader applications, driving both
theoretical advancements and practical implementations. Responsibilities include the development of an actively funded world-class research
program of the highest quality and impact, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and recruitment and supervision of graduate
students, among others. This is a senior position that will likely be appointed at the full professor level, but potentially also at the
associate professor level in exceptional cases.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the
diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Engineering or Science discipline.
Preferred
qualifications - Associate or Full Professor at an academic institution or equivalent training and
experience preferred.
- A demonstrated record of excellence in research and a proven ability as an outstanding teacher are
desired.
- Successful candidates will have a strong record of collaborative, interdisciplinary research, and the proven ability to
contribute to advancing and supporting Engineering curricula and student mentoring, and leverage synergies within the College of
Engineering, and the campus.
Application Requirements Document requirements - Curriculum
Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter - Cover Letter (limited to two pages) including (1) most significant scientific
accomplishment as a graduate student, (2) most significant scientific accomplishment in your postgraduate career (if applicable), (3)
overall goals/vision for a research program at our institution, and (4) experience and qualifications that make you particularly well-suited
to achieve those goals.
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity -
Diversity statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
The
Statement of Contributions to Diversity will be reviewed for evidence of teaching, research, professional and/or public service
contributions that promote diversity and equal opportunity, such as effective strategies used for the educational advancement of students in
various underrepresented groups; demonstrated contributions to the advancement of equitable access and diversity in education; and
contributions to furthering diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through participation in such activities as recruitment,
retention, and mentoring of scholars and students.
Reference requirements - 3-5 required (contact information
only)
Applicants are required to provide the names and contact information for a minimum of 3
references and may submit up to 2 additional optional references. The department intends to solicit letters of reference only for
finalists.
Apply link: Help contact: [email protected] About UC Santa Barbara The University of
California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.
As a condition of employment, 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.
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location Santa Barbara, CA
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