Grainger College of Engineering: Faculty Electrical and Computer Engineering
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Open Rank Faculty Search – Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – Grainger College of Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) invites applications for open-rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) tenure-track, full-time faculty positions. The department is interested in expertise in the following areas:
- RF/mmWave Integrated Circuits and Systems
- Integration of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Design
- Energy Infrastructure and the Energy/Compute Nexus
- Quantum Computing and Systems
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Applicants with expertise that aligns with one of the two campus-wide strategic hiring initiatives may highlight that in their application:
- Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Digital Transformation
- Leveraging 7T MRI for Brain Health and Precision Medicine
Qualified candidates will have an earned Ph.D., excellent academic credentials, and an outstanding ability to teach effectively at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Senior and mid-career faculty are encouraged to apply, and senior candidates may be considered for tenured associate or professor positions.
Responsibilities include initiating and carrying out independent research and performing academic duties associated with our B.S., M.Eng., M.S., and Ph.D. programs.
Salary ranges:
Assistant Professor $120,000–$145,000,
Associate Professor $135,000–$155,000,
Full Professor $156,000–$250,000 (9‑month service basis paid over 12 months). Preferred start date August 16, 2026.
Final date to receive applications:
January 8, 2026. Applications received by this date will be fully considered; interview process may begin earlier and continue afterward.
Apply by creating a candidate profile at Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, service statement, and names and email addresses of three references – all in a single PDF in the “Resume/CV” upload. No reference letters are required at this time. For additional information, contact Angie Ellis at amellis.
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The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer and requires compliance with all federal and state employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations can be requested via the Accessibility & Accommodations Division (217‑333‑0885) or by emailing accessibility.
Seniority level- Mid‑Senior level
- Full‑time
- Education and Training
- Higher Education (Industry)
Requisition : 1033201
Job Category: Faculty
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