Open Positions
Open Positions
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Open-rank tenure-track faculty positions, Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science invites applications for several full-time tenure-track positions at all ranks. All candidates must have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field by the appointment’s starting date. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in research and to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
We seek candidates in all areas of computing, with special but not exclusive interest in fields related to computer vision, machine learning/data science, human-computer interaction, systems/software engineering, programming languages and compilers, and applied cryptography. Applicants working at the intersection of computer science and related disciplines are also encouraged to apply.
Applications must be submitted at https://jobs.uic.edu and must include a curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, and names and addresses of at least three references. Links to a professional website such as Google Scholar or ResearchGate are recommended. Applicants may contact the faculty search committee search@cs.uic.edu for more information. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
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Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Learning Sciences
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applicants for a position at the rank of assistant professor in computer science and learning sciences beginning August 16, 2019. We seek applicants with a record of research and publication at the nexus of research in computer science and the learning sciences (LS). Candidates may hold a doctorate in computer science (or a closely related field) or a doctorate in the learning sciences (or a closely related field) in addition to at least a master’s degree in computer science. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of research and scholarship focused on supporting learning in formal and/or informal environments. Position responsibilities include programmatic research and scholarship with high potential for extramural funding. Final authorization of the position depends upon availability of state funding.
This unique position offers an opportunity for deep interdisciplinary collaboration in design, research, and teaching, given UIC’s LS focus on “Learning in the Disciplines,” in which LS faculty hold positions in LS and a disciplinary department. The UIC computer science department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that encompass a broad range of research areas in computer science. The Learning Sciences Research Institute is a unit dedicated to the support of multidisciplinary research on learning and teaching in formal and informal contexts, and to the design, development, and evaluation of innovative learning environments and educational practices. The institute encompasses more than 100 members, including faculty, staff, and learning sciences doctoral students representing multiple disciplines.
For fullest consideration, please complete an online application, including the names and email addresses of three references, and upload a letter of application indicating applicant qualifications, a vita, and two separate one-page statements outlining future plans for teaching and research, respectively. Upload to https://jobs.uic.edu by January 21, 2019. Review of applications will begin on January 22, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. UIC may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, which will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Clinical track teaching faculty
The Department of Computer Science Department seeks multiple full-time teaching faculty to start in fall 2019. The clinical teaching track is a long-term career track that starts with the clinical assistant professor position and offers opportunities for advancement to clinical associate professor and clinical full professor. Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science, and candidates interested in computer science education research are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates would be working alongside 13 full-time teaching faculty with more than 150 years of combined teaching experience and 12 awards for excellence. The department seeks candidates dedicated to teaching: Candidates must have evidence of effective teaching or present a convincing case of future dedication and success in the art of teaching. Content areas of interest include introductory programming, data structures, computer organization/systems, web development, data science, software engineering, and machine learning. The standard teaching load is two to three undergraduate courses per semester (depending on course enrollment).
Minimum qualifications include a PhD in computer science or a closely related field, and, as noted above, either demonstrated evidence of effective teaching or a convincing argument for future dedication and success in the art of teaching. Applications are submitted online at https://jobs.uic.edu. In the online application, include a curriculum vitae, names and addresses of at least three references, a statement providing evidence of effective teaching, a statement describing your past experience in activities that promote diversity and inclusion (or plans to make future contributions), and recent teaching evaluations. For additional information, contact Professor Mitch Theys, committee chair, mtheys@uic.edu.
We will continue to accept and review applications until the positions are filled.
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Lecturer: non-tenure track, Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science Department seeks multiple full-time teaching faculty to start in fall 2019. The lecturer teaching track is a long-term career track that starts with the lecturer position and offers the opportunity for advancement to senior lecturer. Candidates would be working alongside 13 full-time teaching faculty with more than 150 years of combined teaching experience and 12 awards for excellence. The department seeks candidates dedicated to teaching: Candidates must have evidence of effective teaching or present a convincing case for future dedication and success in the art of teaching. Content areas of interest include introductory programming, data structures, computer organization/systems, web development, data science, software engineering, and machine learning. The standard teaching load is two to three undergraduate courses per semester (depending on course enrollment).
Minimum qualifications include an MS in computer science or a closely related field or appropriate graduate degrees for specific course material (e.g., computer ethics), along with, as noted above, either demonstrated evidence of effective teaching, or a convincing argument for future dedication and success in the art of teaching. Applications are submitted online at https://jobs.uic.edu. In the online application, include a curriculum vitae, names and addresses of at least three references, a statement providing evidence of effective teaching, a statement describing your past experience in activities that promote diversity and inclusion (or plans to make future contributions), and recent teaching evaluations. For additional information, contact Professor Mitch Theys, committee chair, mtheys@uic.edu.
We will continue to accept and review applications until the positions are filled.
Working in Chicago and at UIC Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at UIC plans to hire between 20 and 35 new faculty in the next six years. It has 36 tenure-system faculty and 4 research faculty with strong and broad research agendas as well as 13 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.
UIC is a major public research university (Carnegie R1) with about 2,800 faculty and more than 31,000 students. It is ranked No. 9 by U.S. News & World Report for diversity, and it ranks No. 7 in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education list of best value institutions, one place behind Harvard University and two places behind Stanford University. 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.