Positions Available

Faculty and Other Academic Personnel

Instructor - Professor - Requisition 50533

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.

All applicants must apply through the University's Academic Jobs website, http://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50533. A cover letter, curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans, a description of teaching experience, and a list of references must be uploaded to be considered as an applicant. Candidates may also post a representative set of publications, to this website. The reference letters can be sent by mail or e-mail to:

Chair, Department of Computer Science
The University of Chicago
1100 E. 58th Street, Ryerson Hall
Chicago, IL. 60637-1581

Or to: recommend-50533@mailman.cs.uchicago.edu (attachments can be in pdf, postscript, or Microsoft Word).

Please note that at least three reference letters need to be mailed or e-mailed to the above addresses and one of them must address the candidate’s teaching ability. Applicants must have completed all requirements for the PhD except the dissertation at time of application, and must have completed all requirements for the PhD at time of appointment. The PhD should be in Computer Science or a related field such as Mathematics or Statistics. To ensure full consideration of your application all materials [and letters] must be received by November 15. Screening will continue until all available positions are filled. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lecturer - Posting 00112

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 have completed a Master's degree in Computer Science or have equivalent professional experience in the specific course. We will begin screening applications immediately.

Applicants should complete an application for job posting 00112 at https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

Your application must include:

  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

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.