The Grainger College of Engineering: Faculty (Open Rank) - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for open-rank tenure-track faculty in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Candidates from all disciplinary areas, including interdisciplinary work, are encouraged to apply.

Areas of interest include Power and Energy Systems, Networking for Emerging Systems, Advanced Packaging, and Applied Electromagnetics for Sensing and Medical Imaging; applicants with RF for ultrahigh-field MRI are

Qualifications

• Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree and excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and carry out independent research.
• Teach effectively at both graduate and undergraduate levels across B.S., M.Eng., M.S., and Ph.D. programs.
• Provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.

Skills

Teaching ability

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

The Grainger College of Engineering: Faculty (Open Rank) - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – Open Rank Faculty Search

The Grainger College of Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for open-rank (assistant, associate, or full professor level) tenure-track, full-time faculty positions.Qualified candidates will be considered at all levels.Applications are encouraged from applicants whose degrees and research programs are in disciplinary areas as well as cross-cutting interdisciplinary areas of electrical and computer engineering.In particular, the department is interested in receiving applications from candidates with expertise in the following areas: Power and Energy Systems; Networking and Architectures for Emerging Systems; Advanced Packaging for High-Performance Systems; and Applied Electromagnetics for Sensing, Communication, and Medical Imaging.Of particular interest within the Applied Electromagnetics area are candidates with expertise and/or interest in the design and development of advanced radiofrequency (RF) systems and technologies for ultrahigh-field MRI, with applications in neuroimaging and precision medicine, which aligns with a campus-wide strategic hiring initiative. More details can be found at https://ece.illinois.edu/about/jobs/faculty-tenure-track .

Applicants for all positions must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree, excellent academic credentials, and an outstanding ability to teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.Successful candidates will be expected to initiate and carry out independent research and perform academic duties associated with our B.S., M.Eng., M.S., andPh.D. programs, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.

Senior and mid-career faculty are encouraged to apply.Qualified senior candidates will be considered for tenured Associate Professor and Full Professor positions.

The department has one of the world's top programs, serving about 3,000 students and granting approximately 500 B.S. degrees, 100 M.S. degrees, 80 M.Eng. degrees, and 75 Ph.D. degrees annually.Faculty in the department carry out research in a broad spectrum of areas.They are supported by world-class interdisciplinary research facilities, including the Coordinated Science Laboratory, the Nick Holonyak Jr. Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory, the Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, as well as several industrial centers and programs that foster international collaborations. ECE also supports and encourages faculty involvement with the nation's first engineering-based Carle Illinois College of Medicine, which facilitates the transition from engineering breakthroughs into translational medical practices.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The typical salary range is as follows: $140,000 to $145,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $145,000 to $165,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $165,000 to $250,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months.The preferred starting date is August 16, 2027 and is negotiable. This position iseligible for work authorization sponsorship.

The application deadline is December 1, 2026. Applications received by this date will be given full consideration by the search committee, but the interview process of earlier applicants may begin before this date and continue until suitable candidates are identified.

Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education.With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes.The university’s legacy of excellence includes24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizesawarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally.Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio.Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition foster professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

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.

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.

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.

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 accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail] .