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The Grainger College of Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of IllinoisUrbana-Champaign seeks highly qualified candidates for a full-timefaculty position at all ranks. All areas of space systems, spacescience, space medicine, space robotics, and space situational awarenessare of primary interest. Exceptional candidates in other areas relevantto Aerospace Engineering that will complement the department's currentstrengths are also welcome to apply.

The Department of Aerospace Engineering is committed to building aculturally diverse educational environment, with a focus on broadeningrepresentation across the faculty. Candidates from underrepresentedracial, ethnic, gender, or other backgrounds across the aerospaceengineering field are encouraged to apply. We are seeking faculty whocan contribute to the diversity and excellence in our programs andcourses through their research, teaching, and service.

Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain an activeand independent research program, teach effectively at both theundergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to thedepartment, the university, and the profession. Ideal candidates includethose who demonstrate evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, andinclusion through research, teaching, and/or service endeavors.

The Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of IllinoisUrbana-Champaign has top-ranked graduate and undergraduate programs, 33faculty (tenure-track, tenured, and specialized), over 750undergraduates and 300 graduate students. The department has severalstate-of-the-art facilities to support space research, including theLaboratory for Advanced Space Systems at Illinois and the Composites andAdditive Manufacturing Laboratory. Additional information about thedepartment and its facilities can be found athttps://aerospace.illinois.edu/ .

Our faculty and students are affiliated with and have access toworld-class experimental and computational facilities located inon-campus multidisciplinary research (fundamental and translational)centers and laboratories, including: Applied Research Institute ,Advanced Materials Testing and Evaluation Laboratory , AerodynamicsResearch Laboratory , the Coordinated Science Laboratory , the Centerfor Hypersonics and Entry Systems Studies , Frederick Seitz MaterialsResearch Laboratory , Holonyak Micro Nanotechnology Lab , the BeckmanInstitute for Advanced Science and Technology , and the National Centerfor Supercomputing Applications .

A doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field isrequired at the start date, and salary will be commensurate withqualifications and experience. The budgeted salary range for theposition is $106,000 to $122,000 at the Assistant Professor level,$122,000 to $140,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $140,000to $170,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 1,2024. Applications will be evaluated as received. Applications receivedafter that date may be considered until the position is filled. A startdate is expected in the fall of 2025; however, this is negotiable.

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile athttps://jobs.illinois.edu . The application package should include: 1) acurriculum vitae, 2) a statement of teaching goals and interests, 3) astatement of previous research accomplishments and future researchplans, 4) a statement on commitment to diversity, 5) a publicationslist, and 6) names and contact information of four refere ces (noletters), all in a single PDF file as an upload in the "Resume/CV"section. The statement on diversity should address past and/or potentialcontributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research,teaching, and/or service. For further information regarding applicationprocedures, please address questions to Ms. Kristen Reifsteck ([email protected] ).

We have an active and successful dual-career partner placement programand a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendlyprograms for faculty and staff (https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance /).

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federalexport control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right toemploy restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer,including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, andcomplies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view ournon-discrimination statement and find additional information aboutrequired background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures,and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request areasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act(2008) to c