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) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for open-rank full-time faculty positions. Qualified candidates will be considered at all levels and in all areas of electrical and computer engineering, broadly defined, including the areas of Semiconductor Devices, RF/Microwave Technology, Electromagnetics and Sensing Systems, Power and Energy Systems, Quantum Information Science, Bioinformatics and Bioimaging, Integrated Circuits and Systems, AI and Autonomous Systems, Robotics, Signal Processing and Data Science, Control, Optimization, and Decision Science, Embedded Computing Systems and the Internet of Things, Data-Centric Computer Systems and Storage, Networked and Distributed Computing Systems, and Reliable and Secure Computing Systems. Applications are also encouraged from candidates whose degrees and research programs are in cross-cutting interdisciplinary areas of electrical and computer engineering.
Candidates interested in being considered for any of three campus-wide strategic hiring initiatives in which the ECE Department is participating can indicate that in their applications. These three positions are in the following fields: Neuro-Informatics: Big Data Computational Systems Neuroscience (publish.illinois.edu/neuro-cluster); Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Digital Transformation (provost.illinois.edu/shi-cluster-hire); and Leveraging 7T MRI for Brain Health and Precision Medicine (mricluster7t.web.illinois.edu). 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., and Ph.D. programs.
Senior and mid-career faculty are encouraged to apply. Qualified senior candidates will be considered for tenured Associate and Professor positions. Women and members of underrepresented groups in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply.
ECE is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has 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 (provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance). The Urbana-Champaign region offers a remarkably low cost of living, enabling employees to maximize their financial resources while enjoying a high quality of life. This affordability enhances the overall attractiveness of our opportunity, making it an ideal choice for both personal and professional growth.
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 Illinois Applied Research Institute, 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 has opened on campus to facilitate the transition from engineering breakthroughs into translational medical practices.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The typical salary range is as follows: $120,000 to $145,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $135,000 to $155,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $156,000 to $250,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis. The preferred starting date is August 16, 2025, and is negotiable.
The application deadline is December 1, 2024. 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.
To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a statement on commitment to diversity, and the names and email addresses of three references, all in a single PDF file as an upload in the CV/Resume section. The statement on diversity should address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. Examples of such statements and guidance can be found at grainger.illinois.edu/about/diversity/guidelines. For further information regarding application procedures, please email Angie Ellis at amellis@illinois.edu.
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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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.
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
