The Grainger College of Engineering: Faculty (Open Rank) – Materials Science and Engineering – 1026465-6689

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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 a d/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