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Tenured Professor and Department Head, UIC College of Engineering Department of Computer Science 

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications as it seeks an experienced and visionary leader with a deep commitment to both access and academic excellence to serve as the next head of the Department of Computer Science (CS) in the College of Engineering. UIC, the largest and only public research university in Chicago, is a Carnegie-classification R1 institution and federally designated minority-serving university.

Application Deadline: Applications must be received by December 1, 2024 for fullest consideration, but we will continue accepting and reviewing applications until the position is filled.

Qualifications: The successful applicant must hold a doctoral degree in CS or related disciplines, and demonstrate a strong record of scholarly achievements and administrative leadership. Candidates should possess innovative thinking and leadership skills to elevate the UIC CS department’s excellence and impact. The candidate must effectively communicate the department’s current successes and future vision to a diverse audience, including faculty, the university, and external stakeholders.

Facts: The UIC CS department is renowned for its research excellence, consistently ranking in the top 40 overall and top 20-25 for AI. It has seen significant growth, with undergraduate enrollment soaring from under 500 students to over 2,100, and graduate enrollment up by 70% over the past decade. By January 2025, the department will have over 80 faculty members and a new state-of-the-art building. Recent developments include new majors in data science and CS + design, and a successful diversity program funded by a major grant, which has increased the percentage of women studying in the department’s majors from 19% to 26%.

Apply directly on UIC’s Career website, Requisition ID: 1027699

Please contact Lynn Thomas at lynnann@uic.edu (admin) or Daniela Tuninetti danielat@uic.edu (chair, search committee) if you have any questions.

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The Department of Computer Science at UIC has been on a trajectory of rapid expansion for almost a decade, and its faculty now number more than 70. 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.

UIC is a major public research university (Carnegie R1) with about 3,000 faculty and more than 34,000 students. It is ranked in the national top 20 by U.S. News & World Report for diversity, and it ranks No. 8 in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education list of best value institutions. This is a recognition given to universities that provide an excellent education compared with net cost. UIC also is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Chicago epitomizes the modern, livable, vibrant, and diverse city. World-class amenities such as the lakefront, arts and culture venues, festivals, and two international airports make Chicago a singularly enjoyable place to live with an affordable cost of living, whether in an 88th-floor condominium downtown or on a tree-lined street in one of the nation’s finest school districts. The birthplace of the modern skyscraper, Chicago boasts one of the world’s tallest and most iconic skylines, an 8,100-acre park system, and extensive public transit and biking networks.

UIC is committed to increasing access to education, employment, programs and services for all. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UIC is committed to supporting the success of dual-career couples. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.