The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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.
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 a 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.
Please visit go.physics.illinois.edu/TAP26 to view the complete position announcement, which includes salary and benefits information and application instructions. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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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. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by accessibility@illinois.edu.