Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)The Grainger College of Engineering - Lecturer - Mechanical Science and EngineeringUrbana, IL, United States|1038537Apply NowPosted on: 10/2/2026 Back to Search LecturerDepartment of Mechanical Science and EngineeringThe Grainger College of EngineeringUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignThe Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering in the Grainger College of Engineering at
the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for up to two full-time Lecturer positions. Successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise in numerical methods for mechanical analysis, as well as teaching in the related areas of mechanics and mechanical design. Faculty and students at Illinois benefit from access to world-class experimental and computational facilities across campus,
including: Advanced Materials Testing and Evaluation Laboratory, Aerodynamics Research Laboratory, the Coordinated Science Laboratory, the Center for Hypersonics and Entry Systems Studies, Materials Research Laboratory, Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications.A doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a
related field is required at the start date. The budgeted salary range is as follows: $80,000 to $90,000, for a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. These positions are eligible for work authorization sponsorship.Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 4, 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received. Those submitted after the stated deadline may still be considered until the positions are filled. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The start date is expected to be January 16, 2027; however, this is negotiable. To apply, 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, and 5) names and contact information for three professional references (no letters required at this time). The teaching and service statements offer a chance to share your motivation,
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