Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Faculty Search

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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) in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for open-rank (assistant, associate, or full professor level) tenure-track, full-time faculty positions. Qualified candidates will be considered at all levels. Applications are encouraged from applicants whose degrees and research programs are in disciplinary areas as well as cross-cutting interdisciplinary areas of electrical and computer engineering.

In particular, the department is interested in receiving applications from candidates with expertise in 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; and Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Additionally, applicants with expertise that aligns with either of the two campus-wide strategic hiring initiatives in which the ECE Department is participating can indicate that in their applications. These two additional positions are in the fields of Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Digital Transformation and Leveraging 7T MRI for Brain Health and Precision Medicine.

More details can be found in the department’s job page.

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.

The University has an active Dual Career Academic Couples Program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff. The Urbana-Champaign region offers a low cost of living and a high quality of life. The department supports world-class interdisciplinary research facilities and collaborations, including several named institutes and centers, and engagement with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine to facilitate translational engineering practices.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a typical range by rank:
Assistant Professor $120,000–$145,000, Associate Professor $135,000–$155,000, and Full Professor $156,000–$250,000 on a 9-month basis paid over 12 months. The preferred starting date is August 16, 2026, negotiable.

The Final date to receive applications is January 8, 2026. Applications received by this date will be given full consideration; the interview process for earlier applicants may begin before this date and continue until suitable candidates are identified. To apply, create a candidate profile and upload a single PDF including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, service statement, and the names and email addresses of three references (no letters required at this time).

The research, teaching, and service statements should describe motivation, approach, experience, leadership, impact, and vision, including how you would support the university’s land-grant mission. For further information regarding application procedures, please email the inquiries contact listed in the original posting.

The University must comply with applicable federal export control laws. This position is eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request accommodations during the application and/or interview process.