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University of California San Francisco

Computer Science & Engineering: Assistant or Associate Professor, Generative Art

University of California San Francisco, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061


Computer Science & Engineering: Assistant or Associate Professor, Generative Artificial Intelligence (initial review Dec. 20, 2024)

Department of Computer Science and Engineering Position Overview

Salary range:

A reasonable estimate for the academic-year (nine-month basis) salary range is $125,000 - $140,000 for Assistant Professors and $145,000 - $175,000 for Associate Professors. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated start:

July 1, 2025, with the academic year beginning in September 2025. Degree requirements must be met by June 30, 2025 for employment effective July 1, 2025 and beyond. Application Window

Next review date:

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date:

Monday, Jun 30, 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. Job Location

Santa Clara and Santa Cruz, California Position Description

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for positions at the rank of assistant or associate professor. We seek outstanding applicants with research and teaching expertise in all areas of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), with an emphasis in Natural Language Processing (NLP). We are especially interested in candidates who have made scientific contributions across both GenAI and NLP including but not limited to language modeling, model explainability, multimodal understanding and synthesis, GenAI for social good, human-robot interaction or related areas. The position is based at our Silicon Valley campus in Santa Clara, California. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the M.S. program in NLP located at the Silicon Valley campus; develop a research program; advise graduate students in their research area; obtain external funding; develop and teach courses within the undergraduate and graduate curriculum; perform university, public and professional service; and interact broadly with the large number of researchers in Silicon Valley industrial research and advanced development labs. The job entails traveling from the SVC campus to the main UCSC campus, as such, the selected candidate must be able to travel to multiple work locations and travel within a defined regional or service area. UC Santa Cruz values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to hiring faculty who will work to promote these values. The successful candidates must be able to work with students, faculty, and staff from various social and cultural backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. Basic qualifications

(required at the time the application is submitted) Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in computer science or a relevant field. It is expected that the degree requirements will be completed by June 30, 2025. A demonstrated record of research. For applicants who do not possess the applicable terminal degree when they submit their applications, they must document in their application materials (e.g., c.v., cover letter, etc.) that their projected date for completing their degree will be on or before June 30, 2025. Application Requirements

Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position Statement of Teaching Interests and Experience Statement of Research Plans Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Selected Publication (1 of 2 required) Selected Publication (2 of 2 required) Selected Publication (1 optional) (Optional) Reference Requirements

3-5 letters of reference required. Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation (a minimum of 3 are required and a maximum of 5 will be accepted). 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.

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