"Open Rank Professor- Tenure Track"

Job Details

Posting Number: FAC00215PO25

Advertised Title: Open Rank Professor- Tenure Track

Campus: Columbia

College/Division: College of Engineering and Computing

Department: CEC Civil and Environmental Engineering

Advertised Salary Range: To commensurate with qualifications

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Position Category: Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis : 9 months

Work County: Richland

Tenure Information: Tenure-Track/Tenured

Job Search Category: Faculty

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: The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Carolina in Columbia is seeking qualified applicants for an open rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position. We seek a scholar whose research merges water resources engineering with artificial intelligence and data science to advance smart and sustainable infrastructure systems.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field by the start date of employment. They should have a demonstrated record of research accomplishments and a strong capacity for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants at the senior level must also have a record of sustained excellence in teaching and research, including competitive external funding, national and international service, and interdisciplinary collaboration.



The ideal candidate will develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program focusing on the development of tools for water management, including real-time flood forecasting, digital twinning of hydraulic and hydrologic systems, predictive modeling of hydrologic extremes, and strategic water use to support economic development (e.g. water use for data centers and other industrial facilities). This work will discover new knowledge and develop tools for infrastructure planning considering hydrologic hazards such as coastal and flash floods, which are of relevance to South Carolina.

This position complements the department’s strengths in water resources engineering and contributes to our broader focus on intelligent and sustainable infrastructure. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with researchers across the college and the University’s AI institute engaged in smart infrastructure and digital twins.

Candidates will be expected to teach in the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs and collaborate with researchers across the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing.

The University of South Carolina is designated as a “high research activity” university by the Carnegie Foundation. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering supports nationally competitive research and maintains state-of-the-art facilities in structural, geotechnical, water resources, environmental, transportation, and railway engineering.

Review of applications will begin in January 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should apply online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196129 with: (1) A cover letter indicating the main area of research, (2) A curriculum vitae, (3) A concise description of research plans, (4) A statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) Names and contact information of at least three references.

Required Education and Experience:

• Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field by the start date of employment.
• They should have a demonstrated record of research accomplishments and a strong capacity for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Applicants at the senior level must also have a record of sustained excellence in teaching and research, including competitive external funding, national and international service, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will be expected to develop internationally recognized, externally funded research programs on water resources engineering applied to civil infrastructure.

Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026

Job Open Date: 10/10/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant: Review of applications will begin in January 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should apply online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196129 with: (1) A cover letter indicating the main area of research, (2) A curriculum vitae, (3) A concise description of research plans, (4) A statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) Names and contact information of at least three references.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196129

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