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Senior Faculty Position in Autonomous Systems and Robotics
Position overview
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.
Application Window
Open date: February 16, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
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
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Engineering or Science discipline.
- 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
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.
- 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.
Help contact: kathrynhopkins@engineering.ucsb.edu
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, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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.