Open Rank, Tenure - Track Faculty Positions in Artificial Intelligence

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

School of Information Sciences

Open Rank, Tenure - Track Faculty Positions in Artificial Intelligence

The School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois invites applications from qualified individuals for 100% full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Artificial Intelligence at the assistant professor level. Exceptional senior candidates at the associate and full professor levels will also be considered.

We seek candidates who will bring excellence to campus via outstanding research, teaching, and service. Candidates will ideally conduct research in the broad areas of artificial intelligence (AI), which include but are not restricted to foundation models, agentic AI, machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), computer vision (CV), generative AI and large language models (LLMs), AI for social good, social justice, and social change, AI policy and governance, data management for AI, trustworthy AI, human-centered AI, explainable AI, automated methods that support the FAIR principles (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) and/or FATE (fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics), FORC (foundations of responsible computing) for AI, AI for Knowledge Management, AI for Information Retrieval, AI Literacy, AI and Youth, AI for Cultural Heritage Institutions (GLAM), and privacy, security, and safety of AI. An ability to teach courses in various degree programs at graduate and undergraduate levels with diverse delivery formats, e.g., in-person or online is desirable. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Information Sciences, Computer Science, or a field related to one of the areas of interest.

We especially welcome candidates who can demonstrate broader impacts in areas such as public health, education, sociotechnical information systems, and other aspects of information sciences. Exceptional candidates in any area of information science, and particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society, may also be considered.

The University of Illinois offers an outstanding tradition of scholarship and a supportive environment for faculty development and excellence. The iSchool is one of 16 colleges at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign a world renowned, Research I institution which educates more than 59,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The iSchool at Illinois makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals through teaching, research, and public engagement. Our mission is to lead the way in understanding the use of information in science, culture, society, commerce, and the diverse activities of our daily lives. We engage in inclusive community partnerships, working beyond geographic boundaries to benefit the social good. We believe in the power of information to change the world.

The iSchool is at the forefront of innovation, distinguished by leading academic programs and groundbreaking research. Our faculty have a track record of success, securing grants from some of the nation's most prestigious funders. We collaborate with scholars around the world on interdisciplinary projects, and our vibrant research centers serve as incubators for emerging research areas. We are interested in candidates who will bring excellence to campus via outstanding research, teaching, and service. For more information about iSchool, visit ischool.illinois.edu.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an active and productive program of research in Information Sciences, Computer Science, or a field related to one of the areas of interest.
• Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Perform service for the school and the profession.
• Provide leadership in the school and the university.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates at advanced ranks must possess a Ph.D. degree; candidates for assistant professor should expect to have completed their doctoral degree by June 1, 2025.
• Strong research portfolio.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
• Leadership potential commensurate with position sought.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a 100% time, tenure-track faculty position appointed on a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months with the opportunity for summer appointment. The expected start date is negotiable.

The budgeted salary range for these positions is $90,000-$140,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $110,000-$170,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $130,000-$200,000 at the Professor level. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

More information about the University of Illinois and the local community may be found here:

• Faculty Recruitment
• Dual Career Academic Couples Program
• Benefits
• Living in Champaign-Urbana

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information of three professional references, a research statement, and a teaching statement. For initial consideration, applications must be submitted by 6:00 pm Central Time on January 6, 2025. Candidates who are advancing as finalists in the search process will receive communication requesting their references through the application system at that time. Interviews may occur prior to the initial closing date; however, the review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Applications and supplemental materials must be submitted online at jobs.illinois.edu. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.

For further information regarding this specific position, please contact the School of Information Sciences Human Resources at iSchool-HR@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.