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Associate or Full Professor Faculty Position - AI and the Workplace - Technology Management 

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering's Department of Technology Management invites applications for an associate or full professor position in the area of AI and the Workplace. The position has a start date of July 1, 2027, or later. 

We are particularly interested in candidates with research experience in creating and teaching courses focused on the role AI is playing in changing the nature of work. This can include changes to individuals or groups, formal or informal aspects of organizational structure, or strategic action. Successful applicants will contribute to the exciting intellectual environment within the Department of Technology Management and contribute meaningfully to its initiatives and programmatic activities. The selected candidate is expected to play a key role in helping to develop novel research programs and courses in the area of AI and the workplace. 

The Department of Technology Management resides in UCSB’s highly ranked Mehrabian College of Engineering, where it offers a successful professional master’s degree, a Ph.D. program, and undergraduate and graduate certificates. Core faculty in the Department of Technology Management include: Matthew Beane, Christine Beckman, Sukhun Kang, Paul Leonardi, Nelson Phillips, Renee Rottner, Jessica Santana, Mary Tripsas, and Ting Xiao; all of whose research and teaching reflect the unit’s intentional interdisciplinary character. 

A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% time is $240,000 - $450,000. Applications can be submitted via UC Recruit at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03140. Review of applications will begin September 18, 2026. Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. 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. UCSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.