The Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC) invites applications for the following faculty positions in computer science:

• tenure-track assistant professor
• full or associate (tenured) professor
• research assistant professor (three-year term)
• visiting professor

While we welcome applications from many areas of computer science, we will give preference to candidates working in the following areas:

• machine learning
• computer vision and computational photography
• natural language processing and speech
• robotics
• computational biology
• algorithms and complexity theory

About TTIC

TTIC is a philanthropically endowed academic institute dedicated to fundamental research and graduate education in computer science. All TTIC faculty positions are supported by the endowment.

TTIC produces cutting-edge research and offers world-class graduate education. Our faculty routinely publish their results at top conferences and are recognized with distinctions such as the Sloan Research Fellowships, NSF CAREER Awards, Best Paper Awards, and the NAS Michael and Sheila Held Prize. TTIC research faculty alumni have an excellent employment track record.

TTIC faculty members enjoy a uniquely light teaching load, which helps them focus on their research. TTIC has only PhD students, so all courses and activities are focused on advanced learning and research.

Located on the University of Chicago campus, TTIC has strong ties to the University. In addition to having access to TTIC’s excellent computing infrastructure, faculty members benefit from many of the University of Chicago’s state-of-the-art facilities, as well as opportunities to collaborate with UChicago faculty and students.

TTIC faculty members frequently collaborate with colleagues from leading academic institutions around the world (travel and visitor hosting are strongly supported by TTIC).

TTIC faculty and students enjoy the close proximity of a vibrant urban environment with flourishing culture, business, and entertainment scenes.

We invite candidates with an outstanding academic record and passion for computer science research to join our world-class team of 12 tenured/tenure-track and 13 research faculty members.

We encourage women and under-represented minorities to apply. TTIC values diversity and inclusion and is committed to promoting these values at the Institute and in the broader academic community.

Teaching Requirements

Tenured/tenure-track faculty teach one quarter per year. Research faculty have no teaching duties, but have the opportunity to teach and co-advise students.

TTIC/Simons-Berkeley Joint Program

Applicants for research assistant professor (RAP) positions in relevant areas are encouraged to simultaneously apply for the TTIC RAP program and the Simons-Berkeley Research Fellowship.

Applicants selected by TTIC will be offered an RAP position. Applicants selected by both institutions will be able to participate in a program at the Simons Institute before joining TTIC. Please note that applicants interested in the joint program must submit separate applications to TTIC and the Simons Institute.

Benefits

Benefits at TTIC include excellent medical PPO or HMO insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and dental and vision insurance through Principal (80% employer paid). TTIC also provides employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, transit and parking. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with a gift of 3% of the employee’s annual salary and a contributory match of up to 5% of annual salary. Dependent benefits include generous college tuition benefits at any accredited college or university, as well as pre-kindergarten through high school tuition benefits.

Timeline

Applications received before December 1 are guaranteed full consideration. However, applications will continue to be considered at any time.

Application Requirements

1. cover letter
2. curriculum vitae
3. research statement
4. teaching statement (optional for RAP applicants)
5. names and contact information of at least three references

If interested in the joint program, please check the Simons Fellowship requirements. Please note that the Simons Institute has a different deadline.

Questions

If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to recruiting@ttic.edu

In keeping with its long-standing traditions and policies, Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC) considers students, employees, applicants for admission or employment, and those seeking access to TTIC programs on the basis of individual merit.

In accordance with federal, state, and local law, TTIC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other protected status under the law, including Title IX of the Education Amendements of 1972. TTIC prohibits discrimination based on legally protected status with respect to all employment-related decisions, educational and admissions policies, personnel actions, and academic actions. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator, Amy Minick, at aminick@ttic.edu. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://ttic.edu/notice-of-non-discrimination.

TTIC is committed to providing a respectful and positive environment for all members of its community, free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.