Associate Adjunct Professor in Computer Science

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $107,100-$232,100. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Professor and Professor of Teaching Series - Business/Economics/Engineering/ICS Scales - Academic Year. '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.

Application Window
Open date: March 10, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Apr 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Apr 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Department of Computer Science in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for an associate adjunct professor position starting July 1, 2026. This faculty search targets applicants with research expertise and a demonstrated record in Computer Systems, with an emphasis on large-scale computing systems that incorporate strong security and privacy-preserving foundations.

One of only five computing-focused schools among Association of American Universities (AAU) members, UC Irvine's Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences is home to the departments of Computer Science, Informatics, and Statistics. The School's mission is to lead innovation in human-centered information and computing technologies, understand their economic and social significance, and develop an educated workforce to further advance technology. With approximately 4,000 undergraduates, 600 master's students, 400 doctoral students, 100 faculty members, and 85 staff, the School is the largest computing program within the UC system and one of the largest in the nation, providing exceptional opportunities for discovery and learning in all areas of information and computer sciences.

The Department of Computer Science has over 50 faculty members including an NAE Member, 15 ACM Fellows, 13 IEEE Fellows, 15 AAAS Fellows, and multiple AAAI Fellows, IFIP Fellows, and Academia Europea Members. Computer Science at UC Irvine is ranked at #16 by CSRankings in Systems (2015-2025) and the 2025 US News and World Report ranks UC Irvine as a top 10 public university.

UC Irvine is located in Orange County, 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 45 miles south of Los Angeles. The City of Irvine offers a very pleasant year-round climate and numerous recreational and cultural opportunities.

UC Irvine is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Programs are available to meet the needs of dual-career academic partners. Faculty are eligible for subsidized housing and a Mortgage Origination Program.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science or a closely-related field. Their Ph.D. must be completed by the date of appointment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Candidates are welcome to explain how they have contributed to inclusive excellence in their teaching, research, and service.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• 1-3 Sample Research Publications

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10052

Job location

Irvine, CA