Faculty_Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty-Electrical and Computer Engineering

Faculty Open Rank Tenure Track – Electrical and Computer Engineering

Hiring Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Requisition : 1038654
Posting Close Date: January 31, 2026
Salary: $–$

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate, and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. UIC’s emphasis on cutting‑edge research, commitment to student success, and dynamic, vibrant campus culture have led to high national rankings.

The UIC ECE Department seeks tenure‑track faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and developing a strong, externally funded research program. Candidates are expected to inspire students, contribute to scholarly productivity, and engage with current research trends in their field.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an enthusiasm to inspire students, attract them to the department’s programs, and maintain an active research program that advances knowledge in the field. In addition:

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, or a related field, completed prior to appointment.

Preferred candidates will have a record or strong promise of scholarly productivity through publications, sponsored research, and graduate supervision, as well as familiarity with contemporary research directions and methods in their specialization.

University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination on the basis of disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited. The university accommodates applicants and employees who need special arrangement. AI tools may be used as part of the review process, but all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Seniority Level: Entry Level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Education and Training
Industry: Higher Education