Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Specialized Teaching Faculty



The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks energetic and student-oriented individuals for a Specialized Teaching Faculty position - Teaching Professor (ranks of Assistant or Associate Professor) and Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. Teaching Faculty positions are 9-month (Aug 16- May 15; paid over 12 months), full-time academic appointments (non-tenure track). The department has approximately 500 total undergraduate students. The department resides in the School of Chemical Sciences, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.


Responsibilities: The principal duties are to (i) effectively teach required Chemical Engineering undergraduate courses, and (ii) develop, implement and evaluate programs that improve the engagement and education of the students within the program. Teaching Faculty of all ranks are responsible for preparing and presenting lectures, organizing and supervising laboratory sections, supervising design projects, writing and grading examinations and laboratory reports, holding office hours to meet with students outside of class time, monitoring teaching assistants and assigning grades. Teaching Faculty duties also include involvement in course and program assessment, curriculum development, advising, K-12 outreach and recruitment, and other education-related committee work. Finally, applicants for the Teaching Professor title (ranks of Asst or Assoc) will be expected to engage in scholarly research and service to the university, especially through the development of innovative teaching methods and educational enrichment activities.


Qualifications: These positions require a PhD in chemical engineering, engineering education, or closely related field. Applicants must have strong chemical engineering teaching skills. Preference will be given for three years' experience in a university teaching and/or work experience as an engineering professional. Preference will be given for familiarity and use of computer-based learning tools including Python, Matlab or other languages and Process Simulation software such as CHEMCAD, Aspen Plus or other systems. Senior Lecturer and Teaching Professorial applicants will have demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching. Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor level applicants must demonstrate instructional and curricular impact both within the department and beyond, either through scholarly publications, invited talks, or other related activities involving their discipline, pedagogy, and student interactions.


The target starting date is August 16, 2025, but is flexible based on candidate's needs. For full consideration, applications must be received by 6pm CST on January 7, 2025. The budgeted salary range for the position is the following: Lecturer 90-95; Sr Lecturer 95-105; Teach Asst Prof 100-105; Teach Assoc Prof 105-120, for a 9-month service basis.


The position is renewable yearly based on funding and strong performance reviews. Renewed appointments will be on a 9-month service basis (Aug 16- May 15). Create your University of Illinois application through https://go.illinois.edu/CHBE_SF . We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the "Resume/CV" section.


*Lecturer/Senior Lecturer are required to submit (a) cover letter, (b) a complete longitudinal record of teaching evaluation scores, (c) curriculum vitae, (d) statement of teaching that summarizes the candidate's teaching philosophy and teaching accomplishments, including contributions to the curriculum beyond the candidate's own classroom (no more than 3 pages, single-spaced, (e) Sample syllabi, assignments, and other teaching materials that provide evidence of the quality of the candidate's instruction, and (f) Name and email addresses for three professional references who have had opportunities to directly observe and evaluate the candidate's teaching. The experts can be tenure/tenure track faculty members or Specialized Faculty whose titles relate to the Department's teaching mission (e.g., Senior Instructor, Senior Lecturer, or Teaching Assistant / Associate / Full Professor).


*Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor applicants are required to submit (a) cover letter, (b) a complete longitudinal record of teaching evaluations, (c) a curriculum vitae, (d) a teaching statement that summarizes their teaching philosophy and teaching accomplishments, including contributions to the curriculum beyond one's own classroom (no more than 3 pages, single-spaced), (e)sample syllabi, assignments, and other teaching materials that provide evidence of quality of their instruction, (f) research narrative that describes their current research agenda and plan for contributing scholarship that enhances the department and university and makes an impact beyond the Campus, and (g) copies of scholarly works (e.g., articles conference papers) completed. (h)Name and email addresses for three professional references who have had opportunities to directly observe and evaluate the candidate's teaching. The experts can be tenure/tenure track faculty members or Specialized Faculty whose titles relate to the Department's teaching mission (e.g., Senior Instructor, Senior Lecturer, or Teaching Assistant / Associate / Full Professor).


Questions can be addressed to the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department office, 217-244-9214, chbe_apply@scs.uiuc.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


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


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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1027167
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu