UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING

FACULTY POSITIONS

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking multiple candidates for open-area, full-time faculty positions. Applications for tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level are welcome, in all areas related to chemical and biomolecular engineering. Faculty members in the department teach undergraduate and graduate level courses and are expected to initiate and sustain a vigorous research program. An earned Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, applied math, biotechnology, chemical technology, or related field is required. Applicants must have a record of publication indicative of an associate/full professor or evidence of a promising research agenda indicative of appointments as assistant professor.

The Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

The target starting date is August 16, 2023, but is flexible based on candidate’s needs.  For full consideration, applications must be received by November 23, 2022. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

To apply, visit http://go.illinois.edu/CHBEfaculty and submit:

(1) Cover letter
(2) Curriculum vitae
(3) Description of prior research accomplishments (2 pages)
(4) Statement of future research program directions (3 pages)
(5) Statement describing candidate’s approach to and experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education (1 page)
(6) Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page)

We will request the names and contact information of three professional references at a suitable time later in the search process.

Questions can be addressed to the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department office, 217-244-9214,  chbe_apply@scs.illinois.edu.

Illinois has an active and successful dual career academic couple program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff http://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/.  To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:

Dual Career Program 

Benefits 

Living in Champaign-Urbana

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, 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. 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.