Location of Position

• ☑ Department/Unit: Include the full name of the department or unit.
• ☑ Campus Name: Include “University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign” (or specify another University of Illinois campus, if applicable).
• ☑ Work Arrangement: Select and use one of the approved statements below:
  • Fully Onsite: “This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.”
  • Hybrid: “Hybrid work options may be available for this position, with the ability to be on-site as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.”
  • Fully Remote: “Fully remote work may be possible for this position per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.”

Rank and/or Title

Position Type and Requirements

Position Type	Requirements
Staff	Must use the approved working title from the job description.
Academic Professional	Add “Visiting” or other temporary modifiers, if applicable.
Faculty	May be “open rank”, but ensure fair and consistent evaluation of applicants.

Duties & Qualifications

Auto-fed from JDXpert to Cornerstone

Do not edit approved language in Cornerstone. If edits are needed, contact IHR.

Flexibility Statement (optional): “Individuals working toward the required degree may be considered, but the degree must be obtained by the starting date.”

Degree Conferral Timing by Employee Type

Degree Conferral Requirements

Employee Type	Degree Must Be Conferred By…	Example
Civil Service	Within 30 days of application date	If applying on May 8, the degree must be conferred by June 7.
Academic Professional	Within the same academic term of application	Applying in January for a degree in May or June of the same term.
Faculty	Within the academic year of application	Applying in October for a degree conferred in May or June of the academic year.

Salary Statements in Job Postings

All job postings (Faculty, Specialized Faculty, Academic Professional, Civil Service, and Hourly) must include one of the required salary statement options listed below.

Salary Statement Options

Salary Type	When to Use	Example Statements
Exact Wage or Salary	When pay for the position is fixed or set by agreement.	The wage for this position is $XX,XXX. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $XX,XXX.
Previously Determined Range	When a salary range has already been approved for the position.	The previously determined salary range for this position was $XX,XXX–$XX,XXX.
Actual Range of Equivalent Positions	When referencing pay of current employees in similar roles.	The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent positions is $XX,XXX–$XX,XXX.
Budgeted Amount for the Position	When the position has a defined budgeted salary or range.	The budgeted salary range for this position is $XX,XXX–$XX,XXX.
Negotiated Range	When the position has a budgeted range within the negotiated range.	The collective bargaining agreement sets a range of $xx,xxx-$xx,xxx for this classification. The budgeted salary range for the position is $xx,xxx-$xx,xxx.
Multiple Ranks	When the posting includes more than one rank (e.g., Assistant, Associate, Full Professor).	The budgeted salary range for this position is $XX,XXX–$XX,XXX at the Assistant Professor level, $XX,XXX–$XX,XXX at the Associate Professor level, and $XX,XXX–$XX,XXX at the Full Professor level, for a [9- or 12-month] service basis.
Course-Specific Pay	When pay is tied to individual courses or credit hours.	The rate for teaching this course is $X,XXX. The rate range for teaching this course is $X,XXX–$X,XXX. The budgeted salary for this position is $X,XXX per credit hour. The budgeted salary range for this position is $X,XXX–$X,XXX per credit hour.

Note: Applicants cannot be offered a salary below the posted amount. Offers can exceed the posted maximum by up to 10% without additional approvals, provided they remain within the approved range. If an exact salary is specified, offers cannot exceed that amount.

Optional Supplemental Salary Language

In addition to the salary statement, one of the following statements may be included, unless the staff position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement that sets specific wage amounts, or the exact wage or salary option above is used.

Approved Optional Statements

Option 1: Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

Option 2: When extending job offers, the University of Illinois carefully considers factors such as (but not limited to) the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s experience and education, essential skills, internal peer equity, budget constraints, and market trends. The rate provided reflects the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

Option 3: We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

Option 4: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Option 5: The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate (including equivalent years in rank, training, and discipline), internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Optional Add-On Statement

It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position.

Appointment Status

✓ Indicate if the position is faculty, academic professional, or civil service

✓ Indicate if the position is regular or visiting 

✓ Indicate the percent time of the appointment 

✓ If there is a possibility the appointment status will change, the following statements should be included:

• For visiting positions, “Positions may become regular at a later date.”
• For part-time positions, “Percent time may increase at a later date.”

Sponsorship

Position Type and Sponsorship Statement

Position Type	Sponsorship Statement
Overtime-Exempt (AP or Civil Service)	“Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.”
Overtime-Eligible (Civil Service)	“Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.”
Faculty	Generally eligible for sponsorship. For exceptions, email OAE with justification.

National Security / Citizenship Requirements

Citizenship Requirements

If Applicable	Requirements
Requires Security Clearance	“Active national security clearance or the ability to obtain national security clearance (Insert link/details).”
Requires Citizenship/Residency	Add “This position is open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents due to National Security Clearance (Insert link/details).”

Proposed Starting Date

☑ Indicate an exact or approximate start date

Flexibility Statement (optional): "Individuals working toward the required degree may be considered, but the degree must be obtained by the starting date.”

Application Materials

☑ Materials required

• Examples: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Writing Samples, Portfolio 
• *Note: See details regarding the University’s position on DEI Statements in the section below.

☑ Credentials

• Proof of credentials upon hire, unless needed for qualification

☑ References

• State requirements clearly (number, format, etc.)

☑ Application Portal

• Include jobs.illinois.edu link (only applications through this site are accepted)

DEI Statement

The university will not utilize any standalone statement, whether required or optional, specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities in the hiring process. Instead, we recommend considering the following approaches:

• A single candidate impact statement that addresses teaching, research, service, and other relevant contributions and activities.
• Integration of relevant contributions within existing teaching, research, and service statements; or
• In addition to teaching, research, and service statements, candidates may be invited to submit an “Other Impacts” statement to highlight additional contributions and activities relevant to the university’s mission.

Closing Date for Applications

Type of Search and Recommended Language

Type of Search	Recommended Language
Standard Search	“Applications must be received by [date].”
Faculty/Specialized Faculty	“To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by [date].” “Full consideration will be given to applications received by [date].”
Early Interviews	“Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.”
AP and Faculty Multi-Hire	“Interviews and hires may occur before the close date; however, all applications received by the close date will receive full consideration.”

Unit Contact Information

☑ Required

• Search coordinator name and email, or phone

☑ Recomended

• Website link for department or position

Required Statements (Auto-Added – Do Not Edit)

These are automatically included by the system:

✓ AI Statement

✓ Employee Benefits

✓ Campus commitment to equal employment opportunity

✓ Accommodation Language

✓ Background Check Policy

✓ E-Verify Statement

✓ Sexual Misconduct Statement

To reduce the cost of printed advertisements and/or accommodate character limits in online postings, units may use abbreviated announcements that direct applicants to the university's job board for full details.

Abbreviated Announcements (For Print or Character-Limited Ads)

Required Components

✓ Rank and/or Title 

✓ Salary and benefits info via link to full posting

✓ Closing date

✓ Link to full announcement

Required Statement, as noted below:

“The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled that participates in the federal e-Verify program and participates in a background check program focused on prior criminal or sexual misconduct history.”