Department of Bioengineering - Teaching Faculty (Open Rank)

The Grainger College of Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Bioengineering (BIOE) in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-

Champaign invites applications for an open rank, full-time teaching position in biomedical imaging and applied

artificial intelligence. Candidates will be considered for a teaching track faculty position at the assistant, associate, or

full professor rank. Alternatively, an appointment as a lecturer will also be considered when appropriate. This is a

100% non-tenure track, renewable appointment.

Successful candidates must be able to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels while also

contributing to the excellence of our programs through service to the department, the university, and the profession.

The ideal candidate will have the capacity to teach courses in our Biomedical Image Computing (BIC) graduate

program and other relevant courses in our Bioengineering degree programs.

The Department of Bioengineering at Illinois recently launched the Master of Science in Biomedical Image Computing

program to offer rigorous training at the dynamic intersection of imaging, artificial intelligence and computation.

Biomedical image computing is a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field that shapes how biomedical images are

formed, analyzed and applied advancing the design and optimization of imaging systems using computational and

data-driven methods. With advances in AI and computing accelerating change in the field, this program prepares a

new generation of engineers and scientists to lead with proficiency in biomedical imaging, AI, and high-performance

computing. This position is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the program and educate future leaders.

This position joins a department that is experiencing a period of programmatic growth, including significant increases

in course offerings and student numbers in both graduate and undergraduate programs. With the completion of new

facilities and the launch of the engineering-driven Carle Illinois College of Medicine, there are endless opportunities

to influence engineering education.

A doctoral degree in bioengineering or a related field is required at the start date. Competitive applicants will show

promise of excellence in classroom instruction and will demonstrate knowledge of modern pedagogical practices.

Successful applicants will join the departments thriving community of creative, passionate, and innovative teaching

faculty who contribute to high-quality instruction and content development.

The budgeted salary range for the position is \$80,000 to \$90,000 at the Lecturer level, \$90,000 to \$110,000 at the

Teaching Assistant Professor level, \$110,000-\$120,000 at the Teaching Associate Professor level, and \$120,000-

\$135,000 at the Teaching Professor level for a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months. Salary is competitive and

commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by February 15, 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they

are received. Those submitted after the stated deadline may still be considered until the position is filled. Applicants

may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The

expected start date is August 16, 2026; however, the start date is negotiable.

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should

include the following materials uploaded as a single PDF file in the Resume/CV section: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum

vitae, 3) teaching statement, 4) service statement, and 5) names/contact information for three professional

references (no letters required at this time). Applicants may also submit supporting material relevant to evaluation

of candidacy including: 6) representative teaching artifacts including syllabi, learning goals, and laboratory exercises,

and 7) research statement. The research, teaching, and service statements offer a chance to share your motivation,

approach, experience, leadership, impact, and vision in each area, including how you would support the universitys

land-grant mission through campus, community, or professional engagement. For further information regarding

application procedures, please address questions to Jill McKenna at glawe1@illinois.edu.

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