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Assistant / Associate / Full Clinical Professor – Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois
Chicago (UIC) seeks two full-time non-tenure-track, open rank clinical faculty members.
Both positions require a minimum of one year of experience teaching university-level
courses in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Duties include teaching courses,
advising students, and providing assistance with various departmental and university
services as needed. The positions require an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering
or a related field. The positions will require teaching Design courses, among other
mechanical engineering courses.
The Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering and
Industrial Engineering, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,111 and a graduate
enrollment of 158. For more information about the Department, please visit
The salary ranges for the two positions are as follows: $80,000 to $110,000/yr for the
Assistant Professor level, $110,000 to $130,000/yr for the Associate Professor level, and
$130,000 to $150,000/yr for the Full Professor level, all on a 9-month service basis. Final
salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data,
internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications and budget constraints.
For fullest consideration, please apply and include a cover letter, resume, and the names
and complete contact information of three references by March 20, 2026, to
https://jobs.uic.edu. The expected starting date is August 16, 2026.
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.
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.
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. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an
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The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering welcomes applications from talented individuals to become a part of our faculty and staff. Open positions are posted at the top of this page when available. New hires to our department join our 43 core faculty and 10 staff members, all of whom are committed to the excellence and success of our bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs and to the innovative research of our 28 laboratories.
UIC is a major public research university (Carnegie R1) with about 3,000 faculty and more than 34,000 students. It is ranked in the national top 20 by U.S. News & World Report for diversity, and it ranks No. 8 in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education list of best value institutions. This is a recognition given to universities that provide an excellent education compared with net cost. UIC also is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Chicago epitomizes the modern, livable, vibrant, and diverse city. World-class amenities such as the lakefront, arts and culture venues, festivals, and two international airports make Chicago a singularly enjoyable place to live with an affordable cost of living, whether in an 88th-floor condominium downtown or on a tree-lined street in one of the nation’s finest school districts. The birthplace of the modern skyscraper, Chicago boasts one of the world’s tallest and most iconic skylines, an 8,100-acre park system, and extensive public transit and biking networks.
UIC is committed to increasing access to education, employment, programs and services for all. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UIC is committed to supporting the success of dual-career couples. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.