What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty_Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Environmental Engineering) position at University of Illinois Chicago?
Hiring Department: Civil, Materials, & Environmental Engineering
Location: Chicago IL
Requisition ID: 1028288
Posting Close Date: 2/19/2025
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.
Description:
The Department of Civil, Materials, and Environmental Engineering (CME) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level focused on air quality, decarbonization, climate resilience and sustainability related research starting August 16, 2025. Candidates who work at the intersection of Environmental Engineering and other Civil Engineering related fields are particularly encouraged to apply.
Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, cross disciplinary research in indoor/outdoor air quality of various sources, air pollution control, environmental sensing and informatics, climate change resilience and adaptation, decarbonization of the built environment, and next generation infrastructure systems for environmental sustainability and justice.
Qualifications:
The successful candidates will possess a PhD (or equivalent) in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field, and will be expected to establish a strong sponsored research program, teach, and develop undergraduate and graduate courses, and advise students. The successful candidate will be expected to perform interdisciplinary research, interface with industry, federal, state, local, national labs (e.g., Argonne), and other governmental agencies to attract external funds for support of research, provide service to the university and the profession, and publish in technical journals.
The previously determined range for this position is $100,000– $160,00. 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.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
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
Location: Chicago IL
Requisition ID: 1028288
Posting Close Date: 2/19/2025
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.
Description:
The Department of Civil, Materials, and Environmental Engineering (CME) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level focused on air quality, decarbonization, climate resilience and sustainability related research starting August 16, 2025. Candidates who work at the intersection of Environmental Engineering and other Civil Engineering related fields are particularly encouraged to apply.
Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, cross disciplinary research in indoor/outdoor air quality of various sources, air pollution control, environmental sensing and informatics, climate change resilience and adaptation, decarbonization of the built environment, and next generation infrastructure systems for environmental sustainability and justice.
Qualifications:
The successful candidates will possess a PhD (or equivalent) in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field, and will be expected to establish a strong sponsored research program, teach, and develop undergraduate and graduate courses, and advise students. The successful candidate will be expected to perform interdisciplinary research, interface with industry, federal, state, local, national labs (e.g., Argonne), and other governmental agencies to attract external funds for support of research, provide service to the university and the profession, and publish in technical journals.
The previously determined range for this position is $100,000– $160,00. 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.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
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
Salary : $16,000 - $100,000
