Grainger College Of Engineering: Faculty (open Rank) - Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

ISE is internationally recognized for research, teaching, and service spanning both fundamental and translational domains. We lead advances in systems engineering and design, engineering design science, optimization and decision sciences, data analytics, and human-centered engineering design, with impact across manufacturing, healthcare, next-generation infrastructure, energy, and autonomy.

Faculty and students at Illinois have access to world-class research centers, computational resources, and experimental facilities across campus, including: Advanced Materials Testing and Evaluation Laboratory, Aerodynamics Research Laboratory, the Coordinated Science Laboratory, the Center for Hypersonics and Entry Systems Studies, the Materials Research Laboratory, the Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications.

Successful candidates will establish and sustain a world-class research program, teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to service to the department, the university, and the profession.

A doctoral degree in systems engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field is required at the start date. The targeted salary ranges for the position are $120,000 to $135,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $135,000 to $165,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $165,000 to $210,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2025. Applications may be reviewed as they are received. Those submitted after the stated deadline may still be considered until the position is filled. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. A start date is expected on August 16, 2026; however, this is negotiable.

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include the following materials uploaded as a single PDF file in the "Resume/CV" section: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement, 4) teaching statement, 5) service statement, and 6) names and contact information for three professional references (no letters required at this time). 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, through campus, community, or professional engagement.

We have an active and successful Dual Career Academic Couples Program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff.

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. 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.