Open Rank Teaching Professor Position in Computer Science

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Computer Science Department at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a Teaching Professor at all ranks (officially called Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment, Lecturer with Security of Employment, and Senior Lecturer with Security of Employment). This is a permanent position, analogous to tenure-track, with Academic Senate membership and an expectation of participation in governance and management of the university's educational program through committee service, curriculum development, and administration. The teaching load is six courses per year on a quarter system. The department has an incredibly strong and passionate group of undergraduate and graduate students and is in an exciting faculty growth phase, having hired 11 Assistant Professors in the past two years in high-impact areas of research and education.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000 , 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.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or M.S. in computer science or a closely related field.
• Documented excellence in teaching of computer science.
• Ability and interest in teaching a broad range of courses in computer science.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Demonstrated efforts to educate a diverse group of students and/or to increase the participation and success of students from populations that are underrepresented in STEM fields.
• A strong record of scholarship in computer science education or computer science.

Application packages should be submitted online through https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF09800 and include the following documents: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) teaching portfolio, including a list of courses taught along with enrollment statistics and teaching evaluations, 3) teaching statement, 4) statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, 5) an optional statement of research interests, 6) a cover letter, and 7) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form. We encourage candidates to send in their applications as soon as possible. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position and nominations of potential candidates should be directed to Professor Todd Millstein.

Los Angeles is a global city renowned for its dynamism, robust economy, rich cultural diversity and spectacular climate. UCLA has been ranked the No. 1 public university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for seven straight years. UCLA Samueli is a tightly-knit community with more than 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students, nearly 200 full-time faculty members, and is in the midst of its largest growth since the school was founded in 1945. The school is consistently ranked in the top 10 among U.S. public engineering schools and its master's online program is ranked No. 1 overall by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA Samueli is known as the birthplace of the internet, and where countless other fields took some of their first steps - from artificial intelligence to reverse osmosis, from mobile communications to human prosthetics. UCLA Samueli is deeply committed to diversifying the ranks of its faculty, staff and students, and to providing an equitable and inclusive environment for all its members.

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A Ph.D. or M.S. in computer science or a closely related field.

Strong commitment both to research and teaching and an outstanding record of research

A Ph.D. or M.S. in computer science or a closely related field.

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Document requirements

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

* Cover Letter

* Statement of Research

* Statement of Teaching

* Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

* Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

* Misc / Additional (Optional)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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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