Grainger College of Engineering Faculty

The Grainger College of Engineering:
Faculty (Open Rank)

Department of Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for one (1) open-rank (assistant, associate, or full professor level) tenure-track, full-time faculty position. The primary area of interest is in Systems Engineering and Design, with emphasis on topics such as design innovation, advanced manufacturing, digital twins, model-based systems engineering, lifecycle and mission assurance, and test and validation.

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, Materials Research Laboratory, 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 inois.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 boldly.illinois.edu, through campus, community, or professional engagement. For further information regarding application procedures, please address questions to Stacie Mertes at smertes.

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 provost.illinois.edu/faculty‑affairs/work‑life‑balance.

Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career, along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Explore the full list of Employee Benefits and discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

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