The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for approved tenure and tenure-track positions in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the Assistant and Associate Professor level. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The expected start date at the Assistant Professor level is July 1, 2020. The expected start date at the Associate Professor level is January 1, 2021. Joint appointments with department-affiliated institutes and initiatives, or other UC Berkeley departments will also be considered.

The minimum qualification required to be considered an applicant for the position is a PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

With priority given to overall originality and promise versus sub-area of specialization, preference will be given to applicants interested in creating innovative and far-reaching solutions to important problems in electrical engineering and/or computer science, as well as to applicants whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. At the Associate Professor level, there is an emphasis on electrical engineering and areas at the boundary of electrical engineering and computer sciences. The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values in the College of Engineering. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion. Financial and in-kind resources are available to pursue activities that help accelerate our efforts to achieve our equity and inclusion goals, with the full backing of the College. Examples of ongoing programming at the College are available
at: http://engineering.berkeley.edu/diversity. Support for faculty candidates on writing effective statements that demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, can be found at: https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity/support-faculty-candidates.

Complete applications should be received by December 9, 2019, when the application period closes. Applications received after that date will not be considered. Applications will be considered complete only when all required materials have been received. Applicants should apply based on rank:

Assistant Professor
Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current or recent PhD candidate or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant professor (including those who are “senior” assistant professors near tenure). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Associate Professor
Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current tenured professor; position equivalent to tenured professor (ie.at an international university). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

To apply, go to: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02344

Recommenders providing letters of reference should submit them as early as possible, preferably by December 9, 2019. At the Assistant Professor level, candidates are responsible for asking their references to upload letters as part of the online application process. At the Associate Professor level, letters will only be solicited for applicants under serious consideration for interview. Candidates will be notified before references are requested. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential recommenders, including when etters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality: http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters.

If you have questions or need further information about this recruitment process, please email: eecs-faculty-recruiting@eecs.berkeley.edu .

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct