Computer Science and Engineering Department : CROSS Practitioner in Residence Pool

Position overview

Position title :

CROSS Practitioner in Residence (Junior, Assistant, Associate and Specialist ranks)

Salary range :

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled, Represented Specialist Series Fiscal Year . "Off-scale salaries", 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. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800

Percent time :

Variable percentages of time (50%-100%), based on available funding and / or work.

Anticipated start :

Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's research and staffing needs and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in August 2024 through August 2025. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.

Position duration :

Initial appointments will be made for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of work and appropriate funding.

Application Window

Open date : June 16, 2025

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Jul 16, 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 : Tuesday, Jun 16, 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 Center for Research in Open Source Software (CROSS) under the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in the Baskin School of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites qualified individuals to apply to our ongoing pool for the position of Practitioner in Residence . Practitioners contribute to the CROSS academic environment by offering feedback and critique on CROSS projects, collaborating on research opportunities, and providing guidance to CROSS researchers and leadership. We seek qualified individuals who are professional practitioners to support the academic and professional endeavors of CROSS. Experts in open source software development and communities are encouraged to apply.

CROSS aims to turn graduate-level research prototypes into successful software projects with vibrant user and developer communities. To meet this goal, the CROSS team uses a combination of teaching, research, and incubation of open source projects. Our proximity to Silicon Valley allows us to match our world-class research expertise with leading tech experts. We draw from this expertise to choose projects that will have maximum real-world impact.

Center for Research in Open Source Software (CROSS) : https : / / cross.ucsc.edu /

Computer Science & Engineering Department : https : / / engineering.ucsc.edu / departments / computer-science-and-engineering /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at the time the application is submitted)

• Bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent foreign degree).
• Experience in open source software development.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.

Statement of Research

Sample Publication (Optional)

Sample Publication (Optional)

Sample Publication (Optional)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucsc.edu / JPF01977

Help contact : dditmars@ucsc.edu

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California