Open Rank Faculty (MIE-Industrial Engineering)
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Build an externally funded research program, teach and advise students in industrial engineering at UIC
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Role details
Hiring Department
: Industrial Engineering
Location
: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID
: 1043673
Salary
The budgeted salary range for the position is $110,000 to $180,000
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.
By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in all areas of Industrial Engineering, including, but not limited to, systems engineering, AI-enabled design and manufacturing of intelligent physical systems, world models and embodied intelligence for engineering systems, human factors, advanced manufacturing, and data science and analytics. Individuals will also be considered at associate or full professor rank if they possess outstanding qualifications commensurate with the rank.
Successful applicants are required to have an earned Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field granted on or before August 15, 2027, and are expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program as well as teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise students, do research in area of expertise, participate in the intellectual life of the Department and University, and provide service to the University.
The Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, and currently has an undergraduate enrollment of 1,378 and a graduate enrollment of 142. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.mie.uic.edu. Applicants are required to send a letter of application indicating their qualifications, an up-to-date CV including the names and contact information of three references, and separate one-page statements outlining their future research and teaching plans. For fullest consideration, applications must be submitted online at by December 14, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
The expected starting date is August 16, 2027.
The salary range is $110,000-$180,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications and budget constraints.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program
- Teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Advise Students
- Conduct research in the area of expertise
- Participate in the intellectual life of the Department and University
- Provide service to the University
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess outstanding qualifications commensurate with the rank in systems engineering, AI-enabled design and manufacturing of intelligent physical systems, world models and embodied intelligence for engineering systems, human factors, advanced manufacturing, and data science and analytics.
- Must have earned a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field granted on or before August 15, 2027
Preferred Qualifications
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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
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