The Grainger College of Engineering: Faculty (Open Rank) - Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL, United States
Assistant: $120,000-$145,000; associate: $135,000-...
On-site
Earned ph.d. or equivalent degree
Expertise in rf/mmwave integrated circuits
Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate levels
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking applicants for open-rank faculty positions in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. and expertise in various areas of electrical and computer engineering, with opportunities for interdisciplinary research. The position offers competitive salary and benefits in a supportive academic environment

Job Summary

  • The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for open-rank tenure-track faculty positions across various specialized engineering disciplines.
  • Successful candidates will be expected to initiate independent research while effectively teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels within a world-class program.
  • The university offers competitive salaries ranging from $120,000 to $250,000 depending on rank, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and tuition waivers.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking applicants for open-rank faculty positions in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. and expertise in various areas of electrical and computer engineering, with opportunities for interdisciplinary research. The position offers competitive salary and benefits in a supportive academic environment.

Salary

Assistant: $120,000-$145,000; Associate: $135,000-$155,000; Full: $156,000-$250,000; Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, Tuition waivers

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree
  • Expertise in RF/mmWave Integrated Circuits
  • Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate levels
  • Independent research initiation capability
  • Alignment with ECE department strategic areas

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in interdisciplinary research areas
  • Leadership in academic service roles
  • Commitment to land-grant mission engagement
  • Collaboration with Carle Illinois College of Medicine
  • Senior or mid-career faculty background

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or equivalent degree required
  • Tenure-track eligibility at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level
  • Application deadline January 8, 2026
  • Start date preferred August 16, 2026

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