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Open Rank Non-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 20, 2025 | |
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Open Rank Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Civil, Materials, Environmental Engineering Open Rank Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Civil, Materials, Environmental Engineering Hiring Department: Civil, Materials, Environmental Engineering Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038499 Posting Close Date: January 15, 2026 Salary: The previously determined salary range for this position was $80,000 - $100,000. 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. Position Summary: The Department of Civil, Materials, and Environmental Engineering (CME) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position (lecturer or clinical) beginning August 16, 2026. The successful candidate will teach Engineering Surveying, Engineering Drawing and Design, and other required Civil Engineering service courses. The ideal candidate will complement the existing strengths of the CME department's instructional faculty by offering required service courses. Candidates with proven excellence teaching experience as the "instructor of record" (responsible for course development, course contents, delivery, and final grading) in an ABET accredited Civil Engineering program are strongly preferred. Applicants must hold a PhD in Civil Engineering or a closely related field by the start date. Professional Engineer (PE) registration-or demonstrated progress toward licensure- by the time applying for promotion, is required. A minimum of five years of professional experience is preferred. Successful candidate is expected to be an excellent instructor, interface with the industry and professional organizations to support our program and provide service to the university and the profession. Prior teaching experience in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering curriculum is required. The CME Department has a vibrant civil, materials, and environmental engineering program. Faculty members in the Department are highly active in conducting cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research. The Department offers a BS degree in Environmental Engineering, BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering, and MS and PhD degrees in Materials Engineering, and currently has an undergraduate enrollment of about 480 and a graduate enrollment of about 170. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.cme.uic.edu. The UIC College of Engineering has undergone tremendous growth in recent years; both COE faculty size and annual research expenditures have doubled to more than 200 faculty and $50 million, respectively. Campus-wide research activity has also grown rapidly, reaching $500M. The campus is in the heart of the modern, livable, vibrant, and diverse city of Chicago, and adjacent to high-tech suburban corridors that include prominent national laboratories and industries, offering unique advantages and considerable growth potential for interactions with industry. UIC is the largest institution of higher learning in the Chicago metropolitan area, with a total budget of $4.53 billion and enrollment of 34,000. It is one of only four Carnegie Foundation Research-I universities in the State of Illinois. Duties: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in civil engineering, including engineering surveying, civil engineering drawing and design, capstone-level engineering design, and other service courses. Additional responsibilities include mentoring senior design projects, advising student organizations, holding office hours, providing academic advising, participating in course and program assessment, and contributing service to the university and the profession. Minimum Qualifications PhD in Civil Engineering or related field Applications must be submitted online [https://jobs.uic.edu/], and must include a one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching, research, and diversity statements, and names and email addresses of at least three references. Links to professional websites such as Google Scholar or Research Gate are recommended. For fullest consideration, applications must be submitted by January 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the positions are 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/18575?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-e06d0448c41cdd4faa664db8ad2d2144 | |