October 18, 2021

UCLA ECE faculty search

Position Type: Faculty
Priority: No
Degree Requirement: PhD
UCLA ECE faculty search
 
As a member of the recruitment committee within the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, I would like to draw your attention to our open faculty search. The formal listing and application portal can be found here.
 
I would like to point out a particular aspect of this search – we are looking for candidates who have a demonstrated record of interest in and commitment to the mentorship of students from underrepresented and underserved populations. 
 
Please note that review of applications starts November 1st 2021 and we strongly encourage applicants to send in their dossiers as soon as possible.
 
 
Benjamin Williams
Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1594
bswilliams@ucla.edu
Open Rank Faculty Positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
 
Job #JPF06862
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING / Henry Samueli School Engr & Ap / UCLA
 
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Open Rank Faculty: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor
 
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: September 9th, 2021
Next review date: Monday, Nov 1, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 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
Building upon its commitment to foster an inclusive environment and promote the success of underrepresented students, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for open rank tenure-track faculty positions.
 
Applicants for the positions must have a demonstrated record of excellence in, or show exceptional promise for, high-quality research, teaching, and professional development. In addition, applicants must have a demonstrated record of interest in, and commitment to, the mentorship of students from underrepresented and underserved populations. The successful candidate will be expected to advance their active mentoring activities and participate in programs that provide research and professional development opportunities for our diverse student body (such as our Center for Excellence in Engineering and Diversity, our Women in Engineering program, and our student organizations listed at https://samueli.ucla.edu/equity-diversity-and-inclusion. Teaching and service expectations will not exceed those of other faculty positions. Applications will be considered at all levels, with a preference for appointments at the Assistant Professor level.
 
Applicants must have an earned PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or closely related discipline at date of hire. The Department is interested in all areas of research traditionally associated with Electrical and Computer Engineering, as well as emerging cross-disciplinary areas. We are interested in outstanding candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and to a diverse campus climate.
 
Application packages should be submitted online through https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF06862 and include the following documents: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion with particular attention to mentoring achievements and future mentoring goals, 3) statement of research interest, 4) statement of teaching interest, and 5) a cover letter. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2021 and continue until the positions are filled.
 
To help with the evaluation, we would like all candidates to indicate interest/expertise in up to three (3) topical areas specified, both in your cover letter and within the application portal.
  • Analog, Digital, and Mixed-Signal Microelectronics
  • Communications and Networking
  • Computational Medicine
  • Computer and Network Systems: Architecture, Design, Security, Applications
  • Computer Vision and Image Processing
  • Cyber-Physical Systems and Control Foundations and Theory
  • Data Science and Machine Learning
  • Electromagnetics and Microwave/Millimeter-Wave Devices and Systems
  • Embedded Computing and Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Information/Computation/Optimization Theory
  • Intelligent, Autonomous, and Human-aware Systems
  • Nanoelectronics, MEMS, and Devices
  • Photonics: Materials, Devices, Signal Processing, and Imaging
  • Quantum Engineering, Information, Sensing, and Computation
  • Signal Processing
  • Technology, Law, and Policy
UCLA is a tobacco-free environment. For more information, please view the policy at Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants must have an earned PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or closely related discipline at date of hire.
 
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter - To help with the evaluation, we would like all candidates to indicate interest/expertise in up to three (3) topical areas specified, both in your cover letter and within the application portal.
  • Analog, Digital, and Mixed-Signal Microelectronics
  • Communications and Networking
  • Computational Medicine
  • Computer and Network Systems: Architecture, Design, Security, Applications
  • Computer Vision and Image Processing
  • Cyber-Physical Systems and Control Foundations and Theory
  • Data Science and Machine Learning
  • Electromagnetics and Microwave/Millimeter-Wave Devices and Systems
  • Embedded Computing and Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Information/Computation/Optimization Theory
  • Intelligent, Autonomous, and Human-aware Systems
  • Nanoelectronics, MEMS, and Devices
  • Photonics: Materials, Devices, Signal Processing, and Imaging
  • Quantum Engineering, Information, Sensing, and Computation
  • Signal Processing
  • Technology, Law, and Policy
  • 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. 
  • Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
  • 3-6 required (contact information only)
Please provide contact information only
 
Help contact: mlopez@seas.ucla.edu
 
CAMPUS INFORMATION
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)
 
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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
 
JOB LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA