Faculty Recruitment
Application Status
We are now accepting applications. Please go to https://www.cs.ucsb.edu/recruit/faculty to apply.
Faculty Position in Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a tenure-track position effective August 2012. We are particularly interested in outstanding candidates in the areas of applied cryptography and system security; however, exceptional candidates in all areas of computer science will be considered.
The Department of Computer Science has grown rapidly, both in size and stature, over the past 10 years, accompanied by a five-fold increase in extramural funding. The department, with 30 faculty and more than 100 doctoral students, is part of the College of Engineering, which is ranked among the top 20 in the Nation by the 2008 US News and World Report. The PhD program of the Department of Computer Science has recently been ranked among the top 10 departments in the nation by the National Research Council (NRC).
Additional information about the department and our graduate program can be found at http://www.cs.ucsb.edu. Applicants are expected to hold a doctoral degree in Computer Science or related fields, show outstanding research potential, and have a strong commitment to teaching.
Primary consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2011; however, the position will remain open until filled. Applications should be submitted electronically as PDF documents to: https://www.cs.ucsb.edu/recruit/faculty. Applications must include a detailed resume, research and teaching statements, and the names and addresses of four references.
The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
