Assistant Professor - CSE

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The department spans computer science, computer engineering, and bioinformatics, with close ties to the Center for Networked Systems (CNS), CalIT2, Halicioglu Data Science Institute (HDSI), the Design Lab, Contextual Robotics Institute (CRI), San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), and the Center for Wireless Communications (CWC).

Responsibilities

• Lead a vigorous research program and achieve scholarly distinction
• Teach university students at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Perform professional and university service

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• Ph.D. or advancement to candidacy in computer science and/or electrical or computer engineering and/or mathematics or statistics and/or bioinformatics or computational biology and/or computational social science and/or information science or informatics and/or physics

Application Requirements

Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated)
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

Optional:

• Additional documents providing relevant evidence of qualifications, achievements, or experience not captured elsewhere

References:

• 3–8 letters of recommendation required (minimum 3)

Pay

• Salary range (effective through 09/30/2026): $107,100 – $133,800
• Salary range (effective 10/01/2026): $111,400 – $139,200
• Off-scale salaries may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience
• Base salary determined by UC Academic salary scales for rank and step at appointment

Application Window

• Open date: September 16, 2026
• Next review date (full consideration): December 1, 2026, 11:59 PM Pacific Time
• Final date: June 2, 2027, 11:59 PM Pacific Time (applications accepted until filled)

Location: San Diego, CA