The Grainger College of Engineering: Teaching Assistant Professor - Department of Physics
About The Position
The Department of Physics in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor position. This is a non-tenure-track, benefits-eligible appointment with primary responsibilities in teaching. Candidates who can contribute to the development of upper-level undergraduate project-based courses, including courses involving instrumentation will be strongly considered. Candidates with strengths in teaching introductory courses and contributing to other areas of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum are also encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to teach effectively in these and other areas while contributing to the excellence of our programs through leadership in curriculum and educational initiatives. Candidates are expected to maintain a sustained record of high-quality instruction, engage in scholarly and evidence-based teaching practices, and provide service to the department, the university, and the broader educational community. The Department of Physics consistently ranks among Top 10 programs across the country and hosts one of the largest graduate and undergraduate student populations. We offer two undergraduate degree programs (Physics and CS+Physics) and a professional Masters of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree, in addition to the Ph.D program. Growing enrollments have highlighted the need for in-classroom laboratory experiences to help students prepare for research in graduate programs, national labs, and industry.
Requirements
- A doctoral degree in Physics or a related field by the expected fall 2027 start date.
- Ability to teach effectively in various areas.
- Ability to contribute to the excellence of our programs through leadership in curriculum and educational initiatives.
- Ability to maintain a sustained record of high-quality instruction.
- Ability to engage in scholarly and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Ability to provide service to the department, the university, and the broader educational community.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who can contribute to the development of upper-level undergraduate project-based courses, including courses involving instrumentation will be strongly considered.
- Candidates with strengths in teaching introductory courses and contributing to other areas of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum are also encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Teaching upper-level undergraduate project-based courses, including courses involving instrumentation.
- Teaching introductory courses and contributing to other areas of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
- Teaching effectively in various areas while contributing to the excellence of our programs through leadership in curriculum and educational initiatives.
- Maintaining a sustained record of high-quality instruction.
- Engaging in scholarly and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Providing service to the department, the university, and the broader educational community.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- retirement plan
- paid time off
- tuition waivers for employees and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
