The Grainger College of Engineering: Faculty (Open Rank) - Materials Science and Engineering
University of Illinois

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
FACULTY POSITION - OPEN RANK
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applicants for one full-time tenure-track faculty position in the broad field of materials science and engineering, with emphasis on one or more of the following areas: bio- or soft materials; energy and sustainability; quantum materials; high throughput experimentation supported by data science. Candidates from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Faculty members in the department are expected to initiate and sustain a vigorous research program. MatSE is committed to building a diverse educational environment. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and service endeavors. The search will focus on candidates at the Assistant Professor rank, however, outstanding candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank will also be considered.

To apply, please create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu . Application packages should include a statement of teaching interests, statement of research interests, statement on commitment to diversity, a curriculum vitae, and a publication list. The statement on diversity should address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and service. Examples of such statements and guidance can be found at https://grainger.illinois.edu/about/diversity/guidelines . Candidates must provide the names and contact information for three letters of reference in the application file.

At the time of appointment, applicants must hold an earned doctorate in an appropriate field. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. The typical salary range is as follows: $120,000 to $135,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $135,000 to $156,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $156,000 to $200,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis.

The expected start date is August 16, 2025, but this is negotiable. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 25, 2024. Early applications are strongly encouraged, and interviews may take place during the application period, but a hiring decision will not be made until after the closing date.

MatSE at Illinois has a long tradition of excellence in materials research, teaching, and service. The department currently has 28 core faculty and approximately 260 undergraduate and 220 graduate students, with highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Extensive state-of-the-art characterization and nanofabrication facilities are housed on campus in the Materials Research Laboratory, the Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab, the Beckman Institute, and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. The campus also hosts exceptional computational facilities, such as the National Center for Supercomputing Applications.

For any questions concerning the application process, please send an email to matse@illinois.edu .

We have an active and successful dual-career partner placement program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff ( https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/ ).

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

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. 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 .

Requisition ID: 1026465
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu