Assistant/Associate/Full Professor- Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

About the role

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign seeks candidates for a full‑time faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The role involves research, teaching, and service in areas such as AI/ML, biomolecular engineering, chemical separations, clean energy and sustainability, and process systems engineering. Faculty members are expected to initiate and sustain a vigorous research program, teach undergraduate and graduate students, and support administrative and governance functions through committee service. The position contributes to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS), which brings together diverse disciplines to explore fundamental questions and address complex challenges, preparing students for a lifetime of inquiry, leadership, and service. The university is a leading land‑grant research institution with a legacy of 24 Nobel Prizes, 29 Pulitzer Prizes, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and sustain a vigorous research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in chemical and biomolecular engineering.
• Provide service on departmental, university, and professional committees as appropriate.
• Support administrative and governance functions of the department and university.
• Engage in mentoring and student‑centered teaching.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, applied math, biotechnology, chemical technology, or a related field.
• Distinguished academic record.
• For Assistant Professor level: promising research agenda and commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• For Associate or Full Professor level: demonstrated record of research, teaching, and service indicative of the rank.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in one of the specified fields and have a strong record of research and scholarly achievement, including research accomplishments, future research goals, and potential impact. They must also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in student‑centered teaching and mentoring.

Benefits

• Dual Career Program.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Work‑life balance and family‑friendly programs.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship.

Pay

The budgeted salary range is $115,000–$135,000 for Assistant Professor, $135,000–$160,000 for Associate Professor, and $160,000–$220,000 for Full Professor, based on a 9‑month service basis (paid over 12 months). Actual pay will be determined by experience, qualifications, internal equity, and external market data.

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site position at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign campus. Target start date is August 16, 2027, but is flexible based on the candidate’s needs. Work schedule follows the university’s Workplace Flexibility policy.