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Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty - Civil, Materials, Environmental Engineering
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Dec 24, 2025 | |
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Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty - Civil, Materials, Environmental Engineering Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty - Civil, Materials, Environmental Engineering Hiring Department: Civil, Materials, Environmental Engineering Location: Chicago, IL Requisition ID: 1038634 Posting Close Date: January 15, 2026 Salary: The previously determined salary range for this position was $100,000 - $150,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. 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. Natural hazard mitigation, adaptation, and infrastructure resilience (e.g., floods, wildfires, tornadoes, etc.) Smart city infrastructure with focus on the socio-technical systems. The UIC College of Engineering has experienced substantial growth in recent years; both faculty size and annual research expenditures have doubled to more than 200 faculty and over $50 million, respectfully. Campus-wide research activity has expanded to approximately $500M. Located in the heart of Chicago - a modern, livable, vibrant, and diverse city - the university is adjacent to major high-tech corridors, research institutions, national laboratories, and industries, offering exceptional opportunities for collaboration. UIC is the largest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area, with an annual budget of $4.53 billion and an enrollment of 34,000. It is one of only four Carnegie R1 research universities in Illinois. Candidates working at the intersection of emerging engineering technologies and Civil Engineering related fields and using systems thinking approaches, involving both qualitative and quantitative methods, are especially encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will complement the existing strengths of the CME department and enhance collaboration among our core research groups (Environmental, Structural, Construction, Transportation, Materials, Geotechnical, and others) that are highly active in cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will have opportunities to engage in cross-disciplinary teams across UIC and leverage excellent existing departmental laboratory facilities. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to Establish and maintain a strong, externally funded research program Conduct interdisciplinary research and secure funding from industry partners, federal, state, and local agencies, national laboratories (e.g., Argonne), and other institutions Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses Advise and mentor students Provide service to the university, profession, and broader community Publish in high-quality technical journals. Minimum Qualifications PhD in Civil Engineering or closely related field Application Instructions Qualified applicants must submit: 1) A letter of application indicating their qualifications, 2) A current CV that includes the names and contact information of three references 3) A research statement 4) A teaching statement Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. 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. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18646?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1ce8499fbcfb1d43bf162443f6f9615d | |