What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty - Computer Science position at University of Illinois Chicago?
Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty - Computer Science
Hiring Department: Computer Science
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1021786
Posting Close Date: 01/22/2024
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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
Located in the heart of vibrant Chicago, the UIC CS
department anticipates hiring multiple tenure track faculty at all ranks
starting from Fall 2024 (with preference for candidates at the Assistant and Associate
Professor ranks). Candidates from all areas of computer science who could
complement and enhance current departmental strengths are invited to apply.
Augmented/Virtual Reality, Computational Biology, Computer Graphics, Computer
Vision, Computer Systems, Cryptography, Databases, Languages and Compilers,
Robotics, Software Engineering, and related areas are of particular
interest. 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 https://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 ResearchGate are recommended. Applicants may contact the faculty search committee at cs-tt-search@uic.edu for more information. Applications should be submitted by December 15, 2023, for fullest consideration. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Computational biology applicants are expected to work in areas related to biology, such as proteins, genomics, networks, cancer, and drug discovery, using computational methods such as machine learning and statistical modeling, and should describe how their work relates to existing activities at the Center for Bioinformatics and Quantitative Biology (CBQB) in their application materials.
The Department of Computer Science at UIC has 44 tenure-system faculty, 4 research faculty, and 24 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 2024. The building will include 80 faculty offices, graduate student offices, 16,000 square feet of classroom space, and many collaborative learning and teaching spaces.
UIC is a major public research university (Carnegie R1) with about 2,600 faculty and 33,500 students. UIC is committed to increasing access to education, employment, programs, and services for all. UIC is committed to supporting the success of dual-career couples.
Chicago epitomizes the modern, livable, vibrant, and diverse city. World-class amenities like the lakefront, arts and culture venues, festivals, and two international airports make Chicago a singularly enjoyable place to live. Yet the 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, is remarkably affordable.
Duties: Teach, Conduct Research, Mentor Students
Qualifications: PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or closely Related Field and the Potential for Excellence in Teaching and Research.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or closely Related Field and the Potential for Excellence in Teaching and Research
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 to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
