Open Positions

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.

Tenure Track Faculty–Computer Science

Requisition ID: 1028787

Posting Close Date: 03/06/2025

Position Summary:

Located in the heart of Chicago, the UIC CS department anticipates hiring multiple tenure track faculty at all ranks starting from Fall 2025 (with preference to candidates at the Assistant and Associate Professor ranks). Candidates working in computer systems and networks, languages and compilers, software engineering, computer graphics, computer security, cryptography, eatabases, robotics and related areas are especially encouraged to apply. Outstanding candidates in all areas who could complement and enhance current department strengths will be considered. 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 online, and must include a one-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  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 five years, has 42 tenure-system faculty, five 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 underway; 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
PhD in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field, and the potential for excellence in teaching and research.

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.

The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

 

Teaching Track Faculty – Computer Science

Position Summary
Teaching faculty have a standard teaching load is three course sections per semester. Additionally, teaching faculty participate and often lead efforts in shared governance and committees, curriculum decisions and development, and computer science education at a local and national level.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teaching
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

The Clinical Professor track is a long-term career track that starts with Clinical Assistant Professor and offers advancement to Clinical Associate and Clinical Full Professor. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in computer science or a closely related field. Teaching is the primary focus for clinical faculty, but there are also opportunities for research.

The Lecturer track is a long-term career track that starts with Lecturer and offers opportunities for advancement to Senior Lecturer. Minimum qualifications include an MS in Computer Science and significant teaching experience.

The department seeks candidates interested in all areas of computer science, but in particular systems and software engineering. Submit applications online. Include:

– A curriculum vitae,
– Contact information for at least three references,
– Teaching evaluations for any courses taught,
– One-page statement on your teaching philosophy and how it is inclusive to a diverse student population.

For more information, send an email to mtheys@uic.edu. For fullest consideration please apply by December 1, 2024, however applications will continue to be reviewed through February 6, 2025.  Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the positions are filled.

The previously determined range for this position was $70,000 – $180,000. 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.

Requisition ID: 1028378

Posting Close Date: 02/06/2025

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.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

There are no open positions available at this time.

Working in Chicago and at UIC Computer Science Heading link

campus at night

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 80. 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.