Faculty Positions, Mechanical Science & Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is actively seeking candidates for faculty positions in all areas of mechanical science and engineering.  This includes candidates whose research interests are in mechanical science and engineering but whose backgrounds are in another area of engineering, or in biology, chemistry, physics, or applied mathematics.  Information about the department, and the relevant research areas, can be found at http://mechse.illinois.edu/.

Candidates are sought for full-time, tenure-track positions at all professorial ranks.  Senior-level appointments will be considered for persons of outstanding achievement. The Department welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including those from historically under-represented groups.  Successful candidates are expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain an active, independent research program, and provide service to the Department, the University and the profession.

A doctoral degree is required, and salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Full consideration will be given to applications received by February 11, 2009.  Applications received after that date will be considered until positions are filled.  Interviews may take place before the given date; however, no decisions will be made until after that time.  Proposed starting dates are August 2009 or January 2010.

 Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, including a telephone number and e-mail address, and the names and contact information of four references.  Applicants are encouraged to submit this information in pdf format to mechse-facultyrecruiting@illinois.edu.  Alternatively, application materials can be mailed to: Chair, Faculty Recruiting Committee, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1206 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801-2906, USA.

The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.