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Research Assistant Professor - Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science

Research Assistant Professor - Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science

Hiring Department : Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1037748

Posting Close Date : January 2, 2026

Salary : The salary for this position is $67,500.

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 has active research programs in pure mathematics, computational and applied mathematics, combinatorics, theoretical computer science and scientific computing, probability and statistics, and mathematics education. See http : / / mscs.uic.edu for more information.

Applications are invited for the following positions, effective August 16, 2026. Final authorization of the positions is subject to the availability of funding.

Research Assistant Professorship. This is a non-tenure track position, normally renewable annually to a maximum of three years. This position carries a teaching responsibility of three courses per year, and the expectation that the incumbent plays a significant role in the research life of the Department. Applicants must show evidence of outstanding research potential in mathematics, computer science, statistics, mathematics education or related field, and should expect to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the start date.

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 December 2, 2025, but applications will be accepted through January 2, 2026.

The salary for this position is $67,500.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits, https : / / www.hr.uillinois.edu / benefits / .

The University of Illinois at Chicago is a Minority Serving Institution, an HSI, and an AANAPISI. UIC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, Veteran, or disability status.

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 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, see the UI HR website : https : / / www.hr.uillinois.edu / cms / One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

Position Summary

Research Assistant Professors teach, do research, and provide service to the Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach, advise students, and conduct research, participate in the intellectual life of the Department.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must show evidence of outstanding research potential in mathematics, computer science, statistics, mathematics education or related field, and should expect to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the start date.

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

To apply, visit https : / / uic.csod.com / ux / ats / careersite / 1 / home / requisition / 17332?c=uic

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