Assistant Professor (Mathematical Computer Science) - Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science

Hiring Department : Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1042724

Salary: The previously determined salary range for this position was $115,000 to $135,000.

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.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

University of Illinois at Chicago

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has active research programs in pure mathematics, computational and applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, probability and statistics, and mathematics education. See https://mscs.uic.edu/ for more information.

Applications are invited for one Tenure Track Assistant Professor position to join the Department and contribute to the Mathematical Computer Science group. The group has research strengths in combinatorics, graph theory, probability, computability, algorithms and theoretical computer science. The ideal candidate will have research interests that relates to these fields, or includes a computation, formalization or other relevant component. The Department is also interested in researchers who can bridge between research groups and link these computational techniques with other areas of the mathematical sciences.

The position is effective August 16, 2027 and the salary is negotiable in the range $115,000 - $135,000. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mathematics, computer science or related field, an outstanding research record, and evidence of strong teaching ability. Final authorization of the positions is subject to the availability of funding. UIC faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities in person and onsite as part of a vibrant and collegial on-campus community.

Applicants should provide a vita, research and teaching statements, and at least three (3) letters of recommendation including one that addresses teaching. Applications should be submitted through mathjobs.org. No applications will be accepted by surface mail or e-mail. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by November 9, 2026, but applications will be accepted through December 1, 2026.

Position Summary

Teach, do research, and provide service to the University.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, advise students, do research in area of expertise, participate in the intellectual life of the Department and University, and provide service to the University.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mathematics, computer science or a related field, an outstanding research record, and evidence of strong teaching ability.

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