The Grainger College of Engineering: Faculty (Open Rank) - Physics

The Grainger College of Engineering; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks highly qualified candidates for a full-time, open-rank faculty position in Physics. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching and research in biological physics, contribute to a diverse educational environment, and maintain an active research program.

Benefits

Competitive benefits portfolio

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and research.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Establish and maintain an active research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Establish and maintain an active and independent research program.
• Provide service to the department and the university.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Doctoral degree in Physics or related field

Job description

The Grainger College of Engineering: Faculty (Open Rank) - Physics

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Department of Physics - Faculty (Open Rank) Search

Biological Physics

The Grainger College of Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks highly qualified candidates to fill a full-time tenured or tenure-track position at any rank. Exceptional applicants in all areas of biological physics will be considered; experimental candidates are preferred. The Department of Physics is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment, with a focus on diversifying the faculty. We are seeking faculty who can teach in biological physics and other areas while contributing to the diversity and excellence in our programs and courses through their research, teaching, and service. Senior and mid-career faculty are encouraged to apply, though all qualified candidates will be considered.

Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain an active and independent research program, teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. Ideal candidates include those who demonstrate evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and service endeavors.

The Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a world leader in theoretical and experimental physics research and education, with an illustrious history, a prestigious faculty, and outstanding students. Please visit us at https://physics.illinois.edu/. The department has active theoretical, computational, and experimental biological physics research.

Our faculty and students are affiliated with and have access to world-class campus multidisciplinary research centers and laboratories, including: the National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center for Quantitative Cell Biology (NSF STC-QCB), the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, the Materials Research Laboratory, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, the Coordinated Science Laboratory, and the Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab.

A doctoral degree in Physics or a related field is required at the start date, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The budgeted salary range for the position is $110,000 to $129,000 at the Assistant professor level, $130,000 to $144,000 at the Associate Professor level and $145,000 to $170,000 at the Full Professor level, on a 9-month service basis. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 6, 2025. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. A start date is expected in the fall of 2025; however, this is negotiable.

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a statement of teaching goals and interests, 3) a statement of previous research accomplishments and future research plans, 4) a statement on commitment to diversity, 5) a publications list, and 6) names and contact information of four references (no letters), all in a single PDF file as an upload in the “Resume/CV” section. The statement on diversity should address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. For further information regarding application procedures, please address questions to Stephanie Swearingen, [e-mail].

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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 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 accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 1028561

Job Category: Faculty

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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