Department of Materials Science and Engineering - Open Rank Faculty Search

Department of Materials Science and Engineering - Open Rank Faculty Search
The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applicants for one full-time faculty position in computational and theoretical materials science at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The search will focus on candidates at the tenure-track Assistant Professor rank, however, exceptional candidates at the tenured Associate or Full Professor ranks will also be considered.

At the time of appointment, applicants must hold an earned doctorate in a field related to the position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The typical salary range is as follows: $120,000 to $135,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $135,000 to $156,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $156,000 to $200,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis.

The expected start date is August 16, 2026, but this is negotiable. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 24, 2025 . Applications will be evaluated as received. Early applications are strongly encouraged, and applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

To apply, please create a candidate profile at . Application packages should include the following materials in a single PDF file in the Resume/CV section: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement (suggested 3-4 pages), 4) teaching statement, 5) service statement, and 6) names and contact information for three professional references (reference letters do not need to be included in your application package; they will be requested later). The research, teaching, and service statements offer a chance to share your motivation, approach, experience, leadership, impact, and vision in each area, including how you would support the university’s land-grant mission ( boldly.illinois.edu ), through campus, community, or professional engagement. For any questions concerning the application process, please send an email to [email protected] .

MatSE at Illinois has a long tradition of excellence in materials research, teaching, and service. The department currently has 28 core faculty and approximately 375 undergraduate and 231 graduate students, with highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Extensive state-of-the-art characterization and nanofabrication facilities are housed on campus in the Materials Research Laboratory, the Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab, the Beckman Institute, and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. The campus also hosts exceptional computational facilities, such as the National Center for Supercomputing Applications.

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

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of .

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

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 .

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. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. 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 [email protected] .