Tenure Track Faculty - Computer Science

University of Illinois Chicago

Hiring Department: Computer Science

Location: Chicago IL

Requisition ID: 1028787

Posting Close Date: 03/06/2025

Salary Range: The previously determined salary range for this position was $115,000 $285,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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Position Summary

Located in the heart of vibrant Chicago, the UIC CS department anticipates hiring tenure track faculty at all ranks starting from Fall 2025 (with preference for candidates at the Assistant and Associate Professor ranks). Robotics and related areas are of primary interest. Exceptional candidates from all other areas of computer science who could complement and enhance current departmental strengths are also invited to apply. Candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related fields, and the potential for excellence in teaching and research.

Applications must be submitted at jobs.uic.edu, and must include a 1-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching, research and diversity statements, and names and addresses of at least three references. Links to professional websites such as Google Scholar or Research Gate are recommended. Applicants may contact the faculty search committee at cs-tt-search@uic.edu for more information. For fullest consideration, applications must be submitted by January 20, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The Department of Computer Science at UIC, which is expected to hire between 15 and 25 new faculty in the next 5 years, has 42 tenure-system faculty, 5 research faculty with strong and broad research agendas, and 17 clinical/teaching faculty. The department is committed to building a diverse faculty preeminent in its missions of research, teaching, and service to the community. Candidates who have experience engaging with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and contributing to a climate of inclusivity are encouraged to discuss their perspectives on these subjects in their application materials.

Construction of a new building housing the UIC Computer Science department is under way; the building is expected to open in calendar 2025. The building will include 80 faculty offices, 16,000 square feet of classroom space, 23 shared student offices, many collaborative learning and teaching spaces, and a geothermal farm to assist with sustainable heating and cooling.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach
• Conduct Research
• Mentor Students
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or closely Related Field and the Potential for Excellence in Teaching and Research.

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