The College of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time Mehrabian Endowed Chancellor's Chair faculty position at the Professor level. The College is looking for exceptional individuals with a research focus in Energy and Sustainability, with particular emphasis in batteries and energy storage, efficient energy production or consumption, carbon capture and sequestration, and new energy technologies including photovoltaics, solar thermal, hydrogen, and other forms of renewable energy, and sustainable computing infrastructure. Research programs centered on the development of new materials, devices, or software, with a focus on sustainable chemistries, energy efficiency, a circular economy, and optimal integration of relevant technologies into the electric grid or existing infrastructure, are welcome. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, recruitment and supervision of graduate students, and the development of an actively funded research program of the highest quality and impact.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

Full Professor at an academic institution or equivalent training and experience preferred.
A demonstrated record of excellence in research and a proven ability as an outstanding teacher are desired. Successful candidates will have a strong record of collaborative, interdisciplinary research, and the proven ability to contribute to advancing and supporting Engineering curricula and student mentoring, and leverage synergies within the College of Engineering, and the campus.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Cover Letter (limited to two pages) including (1) most significant scientific accomplishment as a graduate student, (2) most significant scientific accomplishment in your postgraduate career (if applicable), (3) overall goals/vision for a research program at our institution, and (4) experience and qualifications that make you particularly well-suited to achieve those goals.
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Diversity statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
The Statement of Contributions to Diversity will be reviewed for evidence of teaching, research, professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity and equal opportunity, such as effective strategies used for the educational advancement of students in various underrepresented groups; demonstrated contributions to the advancement of equitable access and diversity in education; and contributions to furthering diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through participation in such activities as recruitment, retention, and mentoring of scholars and students.

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants are required to provide the names and contact information for a minimum of 3 references and may submit up to 2 additional optional references. The department intends to solicit letters of reference only for finalists.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02414

Help contact: kathrynhopkins@engineering.ucsb.edu
Campus Information

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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02414

Position ID:	University of California, Santa Barbara-College of Engineering-FPMEC [#24277]
Position Title:	Full Professor Mehrabian Endowed Chair- Interdisciplinary Search With Focus in Energy and Sustainability
Position Type:	Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:	Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
Subject Areas:	Energy Sustainability
Appl Deadline:	finished (2023/02/06, finished 2023/11/02)
Position Description:

University of California, Santa Barbara, College of Engineering