Position Description

*To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by November 9, 2026.*

University of Illinois at Chicago

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has active research programs in pure mathematics, computational and applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, probability and statistics, and mathematics education. See https://mscs.uic.edu/ for more information.

Applications are invited for one Tenure Track Assistant Professor position to join the Department and contribute to the Mathematical Computer Science group. The group has research strengths in combinatorics, graph theory, probability, computability, algorithms and theoretical computer science. The ideal candidate will have research interests that relates to these fields, or includes a computation, formalization or other relevant component. The Department is also interested in researchers who can bridge between research groups and link these computational techniques with other areas of the mathematical sciences.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mathematics, computer science or related field, an outstanding research record, and evidence of strong teaching ability. UIC faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities in person and onsite as part of a vibrant and collegial on-campus community.

Salary and Benefits:

The position is effective August 16, 2027. The budgeted salary range for the position is $115,000 - $135,000. Final authorization of the positions is subject to the availability of funding.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should provide a vita, research and teaching statements, and at least three (3) letters of recommendation including one that addresses teaching. Applications should be submitted through mathjobs.org. No applications will be accepted by surface mail or e-mail. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by November 9, 2026, but applications will be accepted through December 1, 2026.

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