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Description: The UIC electrical and computer engineering department invites applications for multiple tenured and tenure-track faculty positions at all levels.

The faculty positions start on August 16, 2022, or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. The successful candidate is expected to establish and sustain an outstanding research program, as well as be strongly committed to student success both at graduate and undergraduate levels. Priority areas include:

1. Computer engineering (including neuromorphic computing; AI hardware design; secure hardware design; edge computing; electronic design automation).
2. Quantum Information Science (including hardware and devices).
3. Electrical vehicles.
4. Artificial Intelligence (including robotics; autonomous vehicles; cyber physical systems; internet of things; and control and optimization of dynamic systems).

However, exceptional candidates in all other areas of ECE will also be considered. Candidates working on multidisciplinary research are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter, indicating the candidate’s area(s) of expertise and qualifications.
2. Candidate’s up-to-date curriculum vitae.
3. Names and contact information of at least three (3) references entered in the reference tab.
4. Separate concise statement outlining future research plans.
5. Separate concise statement outlining teaching philosophy.
6. Separate concise statement outlining contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion.

For fullest consideration, applications must be received by January 22, 2022. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Campus information: Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC is the largest institution of higher education in the area, serving one of the nation’s most diverse student bodies. UIC is a major public research university (R1, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education) with almost 3,000 faculty and over 34,000 students (https://uic.edu/about).  UIC is well-positioned for multidisciplinary research, with opportunities to work with the largest medical school in the country and with experts in health sciences, social sciences, urban planning, business and law.

Applications must be submitted at https://jobs.uic.edu/ (Job ID #156836) and must include a cover letter, indicating the candidate’s area(s) of expertise and qualifications, candidate’s up-to-date curriculum vitae, names and contact information of at least three references entered in the reference tab, separate concise statement outlining future research plans, separate concise statement outlining teaching philosophy, separate concise statement outlining contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion.  Links to a professional website such as Google Scholar or Research Gate are recommended.  Although applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, for fullest consideration, applications must be submitted by January 22, 2022.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899\

Job location: Chicago.

Duties: UIC’s electrical and computer engineering department is deeply committed to provide the best educational and research experiences to all our students, in an equitable and inclusive way. The role of tenured/tenure-track faculty member in the department is to perform teaching, research, and professional and university service, in support of the mission of the University and the College of Engineering, by preparing students for careers of leadership and innovation in electrical and computer engineering and related fields. The faculty member is expected to advise undergraduate and graduate students, and to possess the enthusiasm and energy to motivate students and attract them into the department’s programs. The faculty member is also expected to expand the base of electrical and computer engineering knowledge through original research, demonstrating scholarship through publications and graduate student supervision. Finally, knowledge of contemporary methods and research practices of all globally ongoing research in his or her area of specialization is required.

Qualifications: A PhD in computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics, computer science, or a related field is required, with the degree requirements completed before the date of appointment.

Essential Duties

• Process and submit the purchase request(s) submitted by faculty, staff, and/or students via I-Buy, BANNER, internet or phone (P-Card or T-Card) on a daily basis.
• Process TEM reimbursements submitted by faculty, staff, students, and visitors on a daily basis.
• Assist in organizing events (seminars, workshops, conferences, etc.)
• Maintain department’s room reservation for seminars, events, holiday luncheon, end of the year event, graduation celebration (Spring only)
• Record and maintain documentation of purchases ordered and reimbursements processed.
• Adhere to UIC’s business and financial policies
• Provides support to faculty, staff, students, and visitors with matters pertaining to purchasing or reimbursements per UIC’s business and financial policies
• Notify faculty and/or staff when packages are received in a timely manner
• Create and/or maintain internal forms used
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. Any one or combination of the following, totaling one (1) year and six (6) months of experience in the categories below:

1. Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including use of computer systems.
2. College or university course work in any curriculum

• Thirty-six (36) semester hours = eighteen (18) months
• Twenty-four (24) semester hours = twelve (12) months
• Twelve (12) semester hours = six (6) months

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete all sections of the online application by clicking the “apply for position” button.

Complete all sections of the online application to include your full work history with specific details of your duties and responsibilities for each position held. Complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam. This exam is an in-person exam, and you will be required to report in person for this exam at the UIC campus. All applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be scheduled for an exam date and time. Applicants will be notified in advance and provided exam date instructions including location.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any civil service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e., resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact Netiva James at njames@uic.edu.

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant will not be considered for the position.

For fullest consideration, the above-mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Tuesday, February 15, 2022.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

• Review and record instructor office hours on the web page.
• Manage teaching assistant evaluation process.
• Record and maintain scheduling records (teaching assignments, teaching history, lab occupancy updating banner, etc.)
• Initial processing of undergraduate and graduate forms.
• Create PhD defense email announcements.
• Distribute letters/forms to students as necessary.
• Provide assistance as it relates to classroom materials and classroom reservations.

Act as point of contact within the student affairs office and greet faculty, staff, students, and department guests via face to face, phone, or email contact. Serve as a liaison between the faculty, students, general public, and other university offices. Responsible for answering general questions including admissions and registration inquiries, etc. Conduct daily monitoring of the ECE general student inbox, and respond to student emails.

Assist with day-to-day tasks within the student affairs office, which include:

• Data entry, record keeping, and registration.
• Maintaining department bulletin boards containing university, college, and department announcements.
• Serve as a backup for other staff members as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Demonstrated post graduate, after bachelor’s degree completion, experience in an office setting. Preferably within higher education.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the “Apply for Position” button below.

Complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam. The exam for this position is a credentials assessment. You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures, will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any civil service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full- or part-time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e., resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications, so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact Netiva James at njames@uic.edu.

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above-mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.