Tenured AI & ML Professor — Data Science Institute

Associate or Full Professor (Tenured): Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning University of California San Diego Position overview Position title: Professor of Data Science Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this tenure-level position is $162,800-$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 $128,800-$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: January 29, 2026 Most recent review date: Sunday, Mar 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 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 University of California, San Diego invites applications for a tenured faculty appointment based in the Halcolu Data Science Institute, the academic unit of the newly formed School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences. We seek outstanding candidates from ALL areas of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as represented within HDSI's research scope, including but not limited to:

1. Computer Vision
2. AI for Science
3. Emerging Technologies for AI (such as Quantum Computing)

All candidates are expected to establish a rigorous program of high-quality, federally-funded research that focuses on innovations in one of the targeted search areas. This position involves teaching university students. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in support of the Data Science major/minor degree and other programs offered by the Institute. Appointment will be at either the Associate or Full Professor rank, with tenure. The level of appointment for the successful candidate(s) will be based on the candidate's background and experience. The following link to the full description of the Ladder Rank Professor series is provided for your review: Department : School : Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• PhD or equivalent degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics/Statistics, or a related field.
• Evidence of independent scholarly impact and research productivity.
• Evidence of and/or demonstrated ability to teach and advise students.

Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research Statement of Teaching Teaching Evaluations (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) References: contact information required at time of application; letters of support requested only at the finalist stage. Apply link: Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io 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: . This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you want to obtain paper copies of this report. 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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. 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: [ ] UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [ ] Job location San Diego To apply, please visit: Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b4893e8525e49b4583106c2d67f0a3b2 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California San Diego