Asst Prof, Elect Engr

Department: AIK College of Sciences and Engineering
Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.

About University of South Carolina: From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary: Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering (Tenure-track). The Department of Computer Science (CS), Engineering, and Mathematics at the University of South Carolina Aiken seeks applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering to begin on January 1 or August 16, 2026. Our rapidly growing department offers a wide range of bachelor degree programs in CS, Math, and Engineering. The current Engineering programs offered are ABET accredited B. S. programs in Mechanical Engineering and Process Engineering. The department is adding a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.), with the first cohort starting in Fall 2026.

Applicants must have a doctorate in electrical engineering or a related field. ABD will be considered with degree conferred by time of appointment. Expertise in power systems and laboratory classrooms is essential, along with strong potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate level using engaged learning strategies appropriate to the discipline and level (normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester). Strong applicants who can convincingly demonstrate that they will complete the degree in time (e.g., by documenting a scheduled defense) will also be considered. Successful candidates must have the qualifications and interests in teaching a wide range of electrical engineering courses and will be expected to develop an active research program that includes mentoring of undergraduate research projects in lab and community settings. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics is home to 23 full-time faculty members and over 600 undergraduate majors. To learn more about our department and university, visit: https://www.usca.edu/academics/cse/csem/.

USCA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Required Education and Experience: Applicants must have a doctorate in electrical engineering or a related field. ABD will be considered with degree conferred by time of appointment. Expertise in power systems and laboratory classrooms is essential, along with strong potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate level using engaged learning strategies appropriate to the discipline and level (normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester). Strong applicants who can convincingly demonstrate that they will complete the degree in time (e.g., by documenting a scheduled defense) will also be considered. Successful candidates must have the qualifications and interests in teaching a wide range of electrical engineering courses and will be expected to develop an active research program that includes mentoring of undergraduate research projects in lab and community settings. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.