[Entm-researchstaff] Fwd: Assistant/Associate Professor in Agroecology at University of Illinois

Fri Sep 26 11:29:41 PDT 2025

Job opportunity in agroecology at U. of Illinois

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From: Kent, Angela <akent at illinois.edu>
Date: Thu, Sep 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Subject: Assistant/Associate Professor in Agroecology at University of
Illinois
To: Kent, Angela <akent at illinois.edu>

Dear colleagues,

My department is hiring a faculty member in the area of agroecology. Please
forward our position announcement to anyone who might be a good fit. This
is part of a cluster hire, so they’d be coming in with a nice cohort of
colleagues.

Angela
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ANGELA D KENT
*Professor of Microbial Ecology*
*Director, Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology*

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
306 ERML | M/C 047
Urbana, IL 61801
217.333.4216 | akent at illinois.edu
microbiome.nres.illinois.edu

*Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act any written communication to
or from university employees regarding university business is a
public record and may be subject to public disclosure. *

*College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES)*
*University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign*

*Assistant/Associate Professor in Agroecology*

*Position Overview*

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) at
the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (https://nres.illinois.edu) is
seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position
as an Assistant/Associate Professor in Agroecology. This position is part
of a cluster hire coordinated by the Institute for Sustainability, Energy
and Environment (iSEE) and the newly established Levenick Center for
Climate-smart Circular Bioeconomy. The cluster hire includes four faculty
positions across NRES and the Departments of Agricultural and Biological
Engineering, Agricultural and Consumer Economics, and Plant Biology.

The hire also will serve as Director of the Agroecology and Sustainable
Agriculture Program (ASAP) in NRES (https://agroecology.nres.illinois.edu/).
ASAP aims to promote sustainable food systems while conserving
biodiversity. The ASAP Director position will include an administrative
stipend, in addition to the base salary, and graduate student support.

*Position Qualifications*

We are seeking candidates who have or will develop a nationally recognized
research program focused on agroecology with relevance to circular
bioeconomy systems. Preference will be given to candidates who adopt a
holistic view, apply interdisciplinary approaches, and address questions
within the broader context of climate mitigation, adaptation, and
resilience. Specific research areas could include, but are not limited to,
food security and biodiversity, soil organic matter, carbon sequestration,
sustainable soil management, multifunctional landscapes and ecosystem
services, and agroforestry. The successful applicant will be expected to
secure extramural funding, recruit and mentor graduate students, publish
regularly in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals, and direct ASAP
while expanding its scope.

The candidate also should demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring
students and a commitment to the land-grant mission of the university.
Teaching responsibilities typically include two courses per academic year
and may include hybrid or online offerings.

A Ph.D. in an appropriate field is required. For the Assistant Professor
level, postdoctoral research experience is preferred. For the Associate
Professor level, evidence should be provided of established research and
teaching effectiveness appropriate for appointment with tenure.

The anticipated start date is August 15, 2026. The budgeted salary range
for the position is $94,000 to $100,000 at the Assistant Professor level
and $105,000 to $115,000 at the Associate Professor level (for a 9-month
service basis). Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

*Application Procedures & Deadline Information*

To apply, create a candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu
<https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15270?c=illinois&sq=1032826&referralToken=MX8lYTz4-EapwaM-jNL-bA>
and
submit the following materials: letter of application, curriculum vitae,
contact information for three professional references, research statement,
teaching statement, and two representative publications. To receive full
consideration, all requested application materials must be submitted via
the online system by* 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 31, 2025.*

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of
this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu
<https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15270?c=illinois&sq=1032826&referralToken=MX8lYTz4-EapwaM-jNL-bA>
will
not be considered. For further information about this specific position,
please contact Professor Angela Kent, Search Committee Chair at
akent at illinois.edu or 217-333-4216. For questions regarding the application
process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio,
depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits
<https://humanresources.illinois.edu/job-seekers/why-work-at-illinois/>.
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*Requisition ID*: 1032826
*Job Category*: Faculty
*Apply at:* https://jobs.illinois.edu
<https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15270?c=illinois&sq=1032826&referralToken=MX8lYTz4-EapwaM-jNL-bA>

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