Positions Available

Faculty and Other Academic Personnel

Instructor - Professor - Requisition 080140

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago invites applications from exceptionally qualified candidates in all areas of Computer Science for faculty positions at the ranks of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Instructor. The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and faculty quality, and encourages collaboration across disciplines.

The Chicago metropolitan area provides a diverse and exciting environment. The local economy is vigorous, with international stature in banking, trade, commerce, manufacturing, and transportation, while the cultural scene includes diverse cultures, vibrant theater, world-renowned symphony, opera, jazz, and blues. The University is located in Hyde Park, a pleasant Chicago neighborhood on the Lake Michigan shore.

Please send applications or nominations to:
Professor Stuart A. Kurtz, Chairman
Department of Computer Science
The University of Chicago
1100 E. 58th Street, Ryerson Hall
Chicago, IL. 60637-1581
or to: apply-080140@mailman.cs.uchicago.edu (attachments can be in pdf, postscript, or Word).

Complete applications consist of (a) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, (b) forward-looking research and teaching statements. Complete applications for Assistant Professor and Instructor positions also require (c) three letters of recommendation, sent to recommend-080140@mailman.cs.uchicago.edu or to the above postal address, including one that addresses teaching ability. Applicants must have completed, or will soon complete, a doctorate degree. We will begin screening applications on December 15, 2008. Screening will continue until all available positions are filled. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Lecturer - Requisition 080290

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago seeks qualified lecturers to teach operating systems, programming languages, networking, databases, and other specialized classes. These part-time lecturer positions will be filled on a per-course basis. If you apply, your application will be evaluated on teaching skills and command of specfic course content. The courses you will teach run for ten weeks during each of our academic quarters: Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer. We offer competitive compensation. These are part-time positions, and are not benefits eligible.
Applicants must send:
  1. a cover letter that discusses in narrative form the candidate's qualifications for this position,
  2. a curriculum vitae, containing a full education and employment history, and
  3. a list of references who can collectively assess the candidate's expertise
by e-mail to: . The subject line of the email should read Lecturer Search.

Applicants must have completed a Master's degree in Computer Science or have equivalent professional experience in the specific course. We will begin screening applications immediately. Screening will continue until all of the positions/courses have been filled.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lecturer

The Department also seeks qualified instructors to teach operating systems, programming languages, networking, and databases. These part-time positions will be filled on a per-course basis. If you apply, your application will be evaluated on teaching skills and command of specfic course content. The courses you will teach run for ten weeks during each of our academic quarters: Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer. We offer competitive compensation. Application details can be found here.

Staff

Lab Tutors

We hire students in the College to work as computer tutors in our MacLabs. We required experience with Macintosh computers, Mac applications, and Mac programming, as well as customer service skills. Please send your resume to stutor@cs.uchicago.edu or make an appointment with the MacLab manager, William Sterner, by sending him email at bill@midway.uchicago.edu.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and encourages applications from under-represented minorities and women.