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Electrical and Computer Engineering Department: Adjunct Professor Pool
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A Computer Science Professor teaches foundational computer science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the computer science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$100,111 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department:
Adjunct Professor Pool Position overview Position title: ECE Assistant Adjunct Professor, Associate Adjunct Professor, and Adjunct Professor Salary range: The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled, Faculty Ladder Rank Business/Economics/Engineering Fiscal Year. A reasonable estimate for a full-time position is $124,200- $269,300.
Percent time:
Variable (0-100%), the appointments' percentage of time will depend on the level of engagement of the positions' activities in research, teaching and service.Anticipated start:
This recruitment is valid for initial appointments effective August 2026 through August 2027. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.Position duration:
Appointments are typically made as fiscal year, term appointments (seeCAPM 512.280
Adjunct Professor Series ).Application Window Open date:
June 17, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Friday, Apr 30, 2027 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 The Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of Assistant Adjunct Professors, Associate Adjunct Professors, and Adjunct Professors. Adjunct faculty are expected to engage in research or other creative activity, teaching, and university and public service. Appointments in this series may be assigned to academic scholars currently affiliated with other universities, or to qualified individuals who are professional practitioners of appropriate distinction when such an affiliation supports the academic and professional endeavors of the department. These appointments forge closer relations between the university and other academic institutions or industry, are frequently self-funded, and involve a limited length of service. Current areas of excellence and research foci within Electronic and Computer Engineering are the following: Electronic Circuits and Energy Systems, Photonics and Electronic Devices, Robotics, Controls, and Cyber-Physical Systems, Signals, Image Processing, and Communications. UC Santa Cruz is the University of California campus nearest to Silicon Valley and maintains close ties with local industry in the fields of electronic and computer engineering. Academically qualified research or other creative personnel who contribute significantly to teaching either in formal courses or in guidance of graduate students in one or more of the areas listed above are encouraged to apply. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the breadth of scholarly activity and who can add additional dimension to the Baskin School of Engineering by complementing or augmenting our existing research strengths.Electrical and Computer Engineering Department :
https://engineering.ucsc.edu/departments/electrical-and-computer-engineering/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Demonstrated record of research and teaching. 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. Additionally, your letter must identify two potential department faculty sponsors in their letter of application. A listing of department faculty, inclusive of their area of research, can be found here . Teaching Statement
- Teaching statement appropriate for the students that enroll at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review the statement guidelines before preparing their application. Statement of Research Sample Publication Sample Publication Sample Publication Reference requirements 3 letters of reference required Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation
- . Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
- All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF02070 Help contact: ece-dept@ucsc.edu About UC Santa Cruz As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy APM- 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.