University of Illinois Chicago
Research Assistant Professor - Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Research Assistant Professor – Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
University of Illinois Chicago
Hiring Department:
Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition ID:
1037748
Posting Close Date:
January 2, 2026
Salary:
$67,500
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, is a Minority Serving Institution, 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 find UIC climbed 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 UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences hosts the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, which has active research programs in pure mathematics, computational and applied mathematics, combinatorics, theoretical computer science, scientific computing, probability and statistics, and mathematics education.
The position is a non‑tenure track Research Assistant Professorship, normally renewable annually to a maximum of three years. It carries a teaching responsibility of three courses per year and requires the incumbent to play 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 a related field, and should expect to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the start date.
Applications are invited under the following conditions: Ph.D. (or equivalent) required; at least three (3) letters of recommendation, with one addressing teaching; vita, research statement, teaching statement required. Submit through mathjobs.org by December 2, 2025 (or online until January 2, 2026). No surface mail or e‑mail applications will be accepted.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teach, advise students, and conduct research, participating 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 a related field, and should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the start date.
The University of Illinois offers a competitive benefits portfolio, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. For a complete list of Employee Benefits, visit 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 committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff. 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 System may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer, in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The system requires disclosure of any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and authorizes inquiries to current and former employers regarding such findings. See UI HR website: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899.
Applicants requesting accommodations should contact the university to request an accommodation. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
(Senior level: Entry level, Employment type: Full‑time, Job function: Research, Analyst, Information Technology, Industry: Higher Education)
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Hiring Department:
Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition ID:
1037748
Posting Close Date:
January 2, 2026
Salary:
$67,500
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, is a Minority Serving Institution, 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 find UIC climbed 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 UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences hosts the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, which has active research programs in pure mathematics, computational and applied mathematics, combinatorics, theoretical computer science, scientific computing, probability and statistics, and mathematics education.
The position is a non‑tenure track Research Assistant Professorship, normally renewable annually to a maximum of three years. It carries a teaching responsibility of three courses per year and requires the incumbent to play 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 a related field, and should expect to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the start date.
Applications are invited under the following conditions: Ph.D. (or equivalent) required; at least three (3) letters of recommendation, with one addressing teaching; vita, research statement, teaching statement required. Submit through mathjobs.org by December 2, 2025 (or online until January 2, 2026). No surface mail or e‑mail applications will be accepted.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teach, advise students, and conduct research, participating 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 a related field, and should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the start date.
The University of Illinois offers a competitive benefits portfolio, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. For a complete list of Employee Benefits, visit 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 committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff. 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 System may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer, in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The system requires disclosure of any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and authorizes inquiries to current and former employers regarding such findings. See UI HR website: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899.
Applicants requesting accommodations should contact the university to request an accommodation. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
(Senior level: Entry level, Employment type: Full‑time, Job function: Research, Analyst, Information Technology, Industry: Higher Education)
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