Grainger Engineering: Teaching Professor (Open Rank) - Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship, ILEE

Teaching Professor (Open Rank) Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship Innovation, Leadership, and Engineering Entrepreneurship Grainger College of Engineering University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship in The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an open-rank, full-time teaching faculty position at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank, in the Innovation, Leadership, and Engineering Entrepreneurship Program. We seek applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching by delivering high-impact engineering entrepreneurship education and experiential programming to students of all levels. This is a 100% non-tenure track, career-oriented, renewable appointment. This position joins the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship at a period of transformational growth and strategic expansion, providing an opportunity to shape the future of innovation and entrepreneurial education at Illinois. The candidate will support rising engagement by teaching existing courses and developing new, high-impact educational opportunities that integrate theory and application. In addition to for-credit courses, candidates may contribute to instructional efforts through co-curricular programming, such as the Cozad New Venture Challenge. This position will also mentor student teams to expand venture creation efforts, contribute to broadening entrepreneurial mindset development across campus, and participate in research-oriented entrepreneurial education projects and disseminate findings to campus and external audiences. The ideal candidate will have expertise in generative AI to develop next-generation entrepreneurial learning experiences and instructional approaches. This position will engage with campus partners throughout the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Illinois. Candidates will also have opportunities to interact with a large community of engineering education researchers through the Academy for Excellence in Engineering Education (AE3) and Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL). A doctoral degree in engineering or related field is required at the start date, as well as demonstrated interest or experience in technology commercialization, deep-tech venture creation, customer discovery, innovation, and creativity. Successful candidates will have knowledge of effective, evidence-based pedagogical practices, experience in developing curriculum, and a demonstrated ability to effectively teach and mentor/advise students from a wide range of disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate level. In addition to teaching efforts, this position also has the opportunity to engage in research and service activities at the unit, college, and/or campus level. The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000 to $97,000 at the Teaching Assistant Professor level, $97,000 to $105,000 at the Teaching Associate Professor level, and $105,000 to $115,000 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. This position is eligible for work authorization sponsorship. Full consideration will be given to applications received by September 28, 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. A start date is expected in the spring of 2027; however, this is negotiable. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://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, 5) research statement, and 6) names and contact information for three professional references (no letters required at this time). The teaching, service, and research statements offer a chance to share your motivation, approach, experience, leadership, impact, and vision in each area, including how you would support the university’s land-grant mission ( https://boldly.illinois.edu/ ), through campus, community, or professional engagement. For further information regarding application procedures, please address questions to Dawn Creath at [email protected] . We have an active and successful Dual Career Academic Couples Program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff ( https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/ ). Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role. Faculty Recruitment Champaign-Urbana 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. 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 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. 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 . 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. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. 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 [email protected] . Requisition ID : 1035886 Job Category : Faculty Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu