Assistant Professor level in Computational Science and Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

$108,500 - $140,000/Yr

University of California - Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Barbara, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking an exceptional individual for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in computational science and engineering and artificial intelligence for scientific computing. The role involves teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising graduate students, and developing a high-impact research program. The department values candidates who can enhance the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service contributions.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• Recruit and supervise graduate students.
• Develop and maintain an actively funded research program.
• Contribute to the advancement of Mechanical Engineering curricula.
• Mentor students and support their academic development.

Requirements

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research with high-quality publications in top journals.
• Strong record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
• Teaching experience with a proven ability as an outstanding teacher.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mentoring students from under-represented groups.
• Participation in diversity and inclusion initiatives in academia.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $108,500-$140,000 based on rank and step.
• Access to professional development programs and funding for research initiatives.