The Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for Instructional Professor (open rank) in the Department of Computer Science. This is a full-time, career-track teaching position beginning as early as September 2025 or as late as September 2026, and is renewable with the opportunity for progression. The selected candidate will be appointed as Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or Instructional Professor, depending on qualifications. Depending on the rank, the appointment will be for a term of up to five years, renewable with the possibility for promotion.

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching six courses over the academic year in introductory programming, algorithms, machine learning, or systems depending on the candidates’ qualifications and programmatic need. In addition to teaching, the candidate will also be expected to keep regular office hours, contribute to non-classroom instructional or service duties and ongoing professional development.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a PhD in Computer Science or related field by the start of the appointment and have at least one year of college or university level teaching experience.

Application Instructions 

The following materials must be submitted through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/168136:

1. a cover letter
2. a curriculum vitae
3. at least one course syllabus of a course taught 
4. course evaluations or other evidence of past experience in teaching or mentoring
5. a teaching statement, which should include information about the candidate's teaching and mentoring activities, teaching philosophy and goals; and must include a list of courses the candidate is qualified to teach
6. three confidential letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin on July 11, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. The expected salary range for this position is: Assistant Instructional Professor: $110,000 - $139,000; Associate Instructional Professor: $124,000 - $150,000; Instructional Professor: $150,000 - $170,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for additional summer work for additional pay. This position is benefits-eligible, and information regarding benefits found here https://humanresources.uchicago.edu/benefits/.

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.