"Open Rank Faculty Position in Computer Science: Systems"

University of California Irvine
Open Rank Faculty Position in Computer Science: Systems

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: September 3, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Dec 1, 2025 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, Apr 1, 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 Department of Computer Science in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured assistant, associate, or full professor position starting July 1, 2026. This faculty search targets applicants with a research expertise in Computer Systems, focusing on but not limited to Computer Architecture, Databases, Operating Systems, Compilers, Storage, and DistributedSystems/Cloud.

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
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching 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/JPF09879

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

Job location
Irvine, CA