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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Ladder Rank): Robotics, Power Systems, or Semiconductors

UC San Diego
United States, California, San Diego
Sep 28, 2026
Position overview Position titles: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Asst. Professor Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Assoc or Full Professor Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this open-rank position is $146,000-$265,000. The UC Academic salary scale sets the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. The base salary range for this position is $107,100- $232,100, based on the current salary scale. "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, qualifications, and experience. Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: Application Window Open date: September 28, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Dec 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jun 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 UC San Diego Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank, or for a tenured Associate or Full Professor rank in our dynamic and rapidly growing department. The department is looking for exceptional candidates in the areas of robotics, power electronics and systems, RF circuits, power amplifiers, semiconductors and advanced packaging, or quantum information processing and networks. ECE is part of the Jacobs School of Engineering, committed to building an excellent faculty, staff, and student body. The department is home to over 60 faculty and 950 graduate students who span a range of research areas in electrical engineering and computer engineering. Faculty in the department benefit from the presence of numerous major research centers, including the Center for Wireless Communications (CWC), the Contextual Robotics Institute (CRI), the Power Management Integration Center (PMIC), the Qualcomm Institute (QI), the Center for Machine Integrated Computing & Security (MICS), the Center for Wearable Sensors (CWS), the Center for Information Theory and Applications (ITA), the Center for Memory and Recording Research (CMRR), and the Center for Networked Systems (CNS), which provide unique opportunities and resources. Faculty also benefit from the Jacobs School's leadership in fostering interdisciplinary basic research and industry collaborations. More information can be found on the ECE Website Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in conformance with University of California policies. We encourage candidates to submit applications as soon as possible. Review of applications will commence on December 7, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) A Ph.D. or advancement to candidacy in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related disciplines is required at the time of application. We are looking for applicants with outstanding research credentials. Successful applicants are expected to lead a vigorous research program and will be required to teach university students. We are particularly seeking faculty passionate about working with graduate students and training the next generation of researchers. Application Requirements by Level Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Position title: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Asst. Professor Letters requested at application. Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Statement of Teaching Teaching Evaluations (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 letters of reference required Letters requested at application. Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04656 Associate or Full Professor (Tenure Track) Position title: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Assoc or Full Professor References required at application. Letters will not be requested before the finalist stage. Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Statement of Teaching Teaching Evaluations Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) References required at application. Letters will not be requested before the finalist stage. Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04656 Help contact: yobando@ucsd.edu About UC San Diego The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. 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 prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties. The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at:https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. 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Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810 Click for more information on Senate Bill-791 * "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. * UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH] * UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination] Job location San Diego, CA