Teaching Faculty (Open Rank)

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Open Rank Teaching Faculty Search

The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for multiple teaching faculty positions at all levels and in all topical areas of computer engineering. We seek highly qualified applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to teach computer engineering at all levels. This is a 100% non-tenure-track appointment on an academic year (nine-month) service basis paid over twelve months.

Teaching faculty positions are renewable, career-oriented, non-tenure-track positions. Initial appointments are typically at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor, with the possibility of promotion to the ranks of Teaching Associate Professor and Teaching Professor. Senior-level appointments are available for candidates with significant additional experience, stature, and demonstrated teaching excellence.  After the first year, successful teaching faculty may be offered multi-year contracts.

Applicants must have or be working toward a Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, and a terminal degree of that type is required before starting a teaching faculty position. Competitive applicants will show the promise of classroom teaching excellence and will demonstrate strong core discipline knowledge. Successful applicants will join the department’s thriving community of creative, passionate, and innovative teaching faculty who contribute to high-quality instruction, curriculum development, and student mentoring.  Teaching faculty are full departmental participants and have opportunities to engage in outreach and service activities such as running summer camps, mentoring professional student groups, and community involvement.  Teaching Professors are expected to have a demonstrated interest in improving pedagogy, and may take on leadership roles on campus and in the scientific community to contribute to best practices and/or education research in the discipline.   

ECE Illinois is top-ranked in both undergraduate and graduate education and has approximately 2200 undergraduate and 700 graduate students. We are seeking applicants who will contribute to the diverse and vibrant atmosphere in the department.   

In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 9, 2024. Applications may be considered as early as October 2023, and applicants may be interviewed before the closing date. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The preferred starting date is August 16, 2024, but is negotiable. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching goals and interests, a statement of commitment to diversity, and names and contact information for three references, all in a single PDF file as an upload in the “CV/Resume” section. Applicants may also submit supporting material relevant to evaluating their teaching abilities. The statement on diversity should address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. For further information regarding the application procedures, please email Angie Ellis at ece-recruiting@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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.  

We have an active and successful dual-career partner placement program, a strong commitment to work-life balance, and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff (https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/).

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: 1020235
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu