Description

The University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, and tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor, in the area of Data Science. Appointments may be made in either the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Statistics, jointly between Statistics and Computer Science, or jointly with another department in the University.

The University of Chicago is implementing an ambitious plan for research and education in Data Science and AI, including new academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and new cross-disciplinary research programs. The Data Science Institute  (datascience.uchicago.edu) is a collaboration among the Department of Computer Science (cs.uchicago.edu), the Department of Statistics (stat.uchicago.edu), and other units on campus. Topics of interest include foundations and applications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language models, scientific AI and machine learning, data ethics and privacy, data visualization, societal impact of data and AI, safe and trustworthy AI, data engineering, scalable data systems, and high-dimensional statistical inference. We encourage applications from all researchers focused on developing the foundations and practice of Data Science as an emerging field. The Data Science Institute focuses on research that advances fundamental theories at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, statistics, and computing in the context of real-world and domain-specific problems. The Committee on Data Science (codas.uchicago.edu) is the home of data science education programs. The larger data science community at the University of Chicago includes the Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics (cam.uchicago.edu), the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC), the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Fermilab and Argonne National Laboratory.

Members of the faculty are expected to lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to a field, and teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

These positions are benefits eligible. For information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.

Qualifications

Required for Assistant Professor: Completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in Data Science, AI, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field is required at the time of appointment. 

Required for Associate Professor: A PhD in Data Science, AI, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field. Candidates must have evidence of leadership in their field, successful independent research, and a demonstrated track record of mentoring PhD students and/or postdoctoral researchers. 

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs website: 

Assistant Professor: https://apply.interfolio.com/174766

Associate Professor: https://apply.interfolio.com/174768

Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2025 and will continue until all positions are filled.

The following materials are required for the Assistant and Associate Professor positions:

• cover letter;

• curriculum vitae including a list of publications;

• statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans;

• description of teaching and mentoring philosophy and experience.

The following additional materials are required for the Assistant Professor position:

• at least three confidential letters of recommendation requested by the applicant via Interfolio; and

• at least one and up to three publications.

The following materials may be requested for the Associate Professor position:

• up to three publications and

• names of three or more people who can provide confidential letters of recommendation.

Salary Range or Pay Grade: 

Assistant Professor: $135,000-$165,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary. This position may be eligible for a taxable moving allowance.

Associate Professor: $162,000-$198,000 This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary. This position may be eligible for a taxable moving allowance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.