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University of Illinois Chicago

Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty - Computer Science/Electrical & Computer Engineer

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty - Computer Science/Electrical & Computer Engineering Hiring Department : Computer Science / Electrical & Computer Engineering

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1038642

Posting Close Date : January 15, 2026

Salary : $115,000 – $285,000 (determined by experience, qualifications, etc.)

About the University of Illinois Chicago : UIC is a large, diverse public research university with a strong focus on cutting‑edge research and student success. It is a Minority Serving Institution, an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Hispanic Serving Institution.

The university offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary : The CS and ECE departments are seeking a tenure‑track faculty member in quantum computing. Desired expertise includes quantum computing theory, algorithm design, quantum information processing, quantum networking, sensing, architectures, fault tolerance, and quantum software.

A successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate CS courses, develop new quantum computing curricula, mentor graduate students, and maintain an active research program.

Duties & Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Conduct research in quantum computing.

Mentor graduate students.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Applications must be submitted online and include a one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching, research, and diversity statements, and the names and email addresses of at least three references. Links to professional websites are recommended. Contact the faculty search committee at cs-tt-search@uic.edu for more information.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, submit by January 15, 2026.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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