January 28, 2026
UIC ECE Tenured & Tenure-Track Faculty Opportunities
UIC ECE Tenured & Tenure-Track Faculty Opportunities
| Position Type: | Faculty |
|---|---|
| Priority: | No |
| Degree Requirement: | PhD, Post Doctorate |
UIC ECE Tenured & Tenure-Track Faculty Opportunities
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is currently seeking applicants for multiple tenured and tenure-track faculty positions to begin August 16, 2026.
I would appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with the PhD students and Post-Docs in your department. We are looking for dynamic scholars to build outstanding research programs and contribute to our core curriculum.
While we welcome exceptional candidates in all ECE areas, our priority fields include:
- Wide-bandgap and ultra-wide-bandgap semiconductors
- Silicon photonics and co-packaged optics
- Next-gen transistors (CFETs, GAAFETs)
- 3D IC heterogeneous integration
- Analog/RF/Mixed-signal ICs
- Digital twins and smart manufacturing
- Experimental condensed matter physics and spintronics
Review of applications will begin in the coming weeks. Interested candidates can find full details and apply via the UIC Career Site.
For any questions, please contact me (Je'Neil Grant) or the department head Dr. Daniela Tuninetti ([email protected]).
Je’Neil Gant
She/Her
Assistant to the Head
E: [email protected]
Faculty Open Rank Tenure Track
Hiring Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Requisition ID:1038654
Posting Close Date: January 31, 2026
Salary: $120,000.00-$190,000.00
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.
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.
Position Summary:
The UIC ECE Department seeks tenure-track faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and developing a strong, externally funded research program. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to inspire students, contribute to scholarly productivity, and engage with current research trends in their field.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for multiple tenured and tenure-track faculty positions. The faculty positions start on August 16, 2026, or on a mutually agreed date thereafter.
We seek dynamic scholars who will establish and sustain outstanding research programs and demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the core ECE curriculum as well as in the candidate’s area of expertise. In addition to teaching and research, successful candidates will contribute to departmental, college, and professional service activities.
Priority areas include:
- Ultra-wide-bandgap and wide-bandgap semiconductor devices, ICs, packages, and modules.
- Photoconductive and optical semiconductor devices, silicon photonics, photonics integrated circuits, co-packaged optics.
- New transistors (e.g., complementary field-effect transistors and gate-all-around transistors).
- 3D IC heterogeneous integration and packaging.
- Analog/digital/mixed-signal/radio-frequency integrated circuits.
- Digital twins and smart manufacturing.
- Experimental condensed matter physics for semiconductor devices and spintronics.
However, exceptional candidates in all areas of ECE will also be considered. Candidates working on multidisciplinary research are especially encouraged to apply.
The UIC ECE department (https://ece.uic.edu) is a vibrant and growing community of 36 tenured or tenure-track faculty (including 10 IEEE Fellows, 15 NSF CAREER Awardees, and 1 Distinguished Professors), 7 teaching faculty, and 13 emeritus faculty. The department serves over 1,075 undergraduate and 200 graduate students, with annual extramural research expenditures exceeding $6.8 million.
The UIC ECE Department is a dynamic and forward-looking community recognized for excellence in research, teaching, and innovation. Faculty and students continue to earn national distinction, with recent highlights including major research awards from the Moore Foundation, Intel, and the National Science Foundation; IEEE honors for faculty leadership and impact; and strong student performances in national competitions such as NASA Lunabotics. The department is driving strategic growth in semiconductor and microelectronics research aligned with The CHIPS and Science Act and The National Quantum Initiative Act, while expanding opportunities in workforce development and experiential education. Recent hires in semiconductor and quantum engineering reflect a bold commitment to advancing these areas as central pillars of the college’s future.
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.
Applications must be submitted at https://jobs.uic.edu/ (Job Number: 1038654) and must include:
(1) A cover letter, indicating the candidate’s area(s) of expertise and qualifications.
(2) The candidate’s up-to-date curriculum vitae. Active links to a professional website such as Google Scholar or Research Gate or LinkedIn are highly recommended.
(3) Names and contact information of at least three references entered in the reference tab. (4) A single file containing separate sections for research statement, teaching statement and service statement.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The UIC ECE Department is deeply committed to providing exceptional educational and research experiences for all students. Tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to contribute to this mission through excellence in teaching, research, and service in support of the University’s mission . Faculty members prepare students for careers of leadership and innovation in ECE and related fields. Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising and mentoring students, and maintaining an active, externally funded research program that advances knowledge in the field. The successful candidate will demonstrate the enthusiasm and energy to inspire students and attract them to the department’s programs, as well as a strong record—or promise—of scholarly productivity through publications, sponsored research, and supervision of graduate research. Familiarity with contemporary research directions and methods in the candidate’s area of specialization is expected.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, or a related field is required, with the degree requirements completed before the date of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
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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.