Assistant or Associate Professor – IDS (Enterprise AI & Systems)

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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.

About the Department

The Department of Information and Decision Sciences in the College of Business Administration at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) focuses on analytics and artificial intelligence, information systems, and operations management. The department faculty oversee a PhD program, several master's programs, and an undergraduate major, as well as teach courses in the full-time MBA and other college-wide programs. Tenure-track faculty in the department routinely publish in top-tier journals, as well as collaborate with industry and other colleges in the university. Located in downtown Chicago, UIC benefits from a vibrant ecosystem of universities, large firms, and startups, along with the city's established strengths in logistics, finance, and technology and growing investment in AI and quantum computing.

Position Summary

The IDS department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Enterprise AI & Systems starting in August 2027. We seek candidates whose research and teaching address the development, deployment, and management of artificial intelligence, including (but not limited to) agentic AI and multi-agent systems, AI-augmented software development, the orchestration, reliability, and evaluation of AI systems, and the economic, operational, and societal implications of enterprise AI.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research with the goal of publishing in top-tier outlets in artificial intelligence, information systems, machine learning, interface of operations research and statistics, or related fields.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in development, deployment, and management of AI and its supporting technology ecosystem; application development; agentic systems and markets, and related areas.
• Interact effectively with students, industry partners, and the broader business community.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. (completed or near completion by the start date) in fields related to information and decision sciences such as computer science, information systems, operations research, statistics, or closely aligned areas.
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality research and publications in top-tier outlets.
• Evidence of, or potential for, effective teaching and strong communication skills.
• Associate Professor candidates must have a record of research, teaching, and service consistent with a senior-level faculty appointment at a research university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research and teaching expertise in the AI, machine learning, applications, and modern software systems.
• Experience engaging with industry partners or applied AI deployments in business settings.

Application Details

Application Instructions

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To apply, please complete an online application by 5 pm on December 6, 2026, and attach the supporting documents below. For fullest consideration, please apply by October 20, 2026.

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Job market paper
• Contact information for three references

Once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. To revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. Please ensure the application is fully completed, and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date, as you will not be able to reapply after the posting close date.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 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. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

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.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.