"Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Position – Open Rank"

Job Summary

The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina is continuing to expand its tenured and tenure-track ranks significantly. As part of this growth, the Department of Chemical Engineering seeks a dynamic tenured or tenure-track faculty member to begin in Fall 2026. Applicants at all ranks are encouraged to apply. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor must possess a Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering or a related field by the time of appointment and demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research; applicants for the rank of Associate Professor and Full Professor must also have years of relevant academic experience commensurate with academic policy by the time of appointment, with a strong, sustained record of excellence in teaching and research. We seek candidates whose expertise and approach aligns with both the core strengths of the Department, including especially the area of separations, as well as cross-cutting initiatives identified by the College. Successful candidates will be expected to develop and sustain an internationally recognized research program. The University is also a partner in the management and operation of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), with a goal of expanding collaborative research partnerships and developing the advanced workforce for SRNL; therefore, the Department is interested in applicants whose research programs will support DOE priorities in energy security, national security, and sustainability. Joint appointments with SRNL may be considered. Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2025, and continue until the open position is filled. The expected start date is August 16, 2026. Applicants must apply via USCJobs https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/191097 with the following information: (1) a letter of intent, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a concise description of research and teaching plans, and (4) names and contact information of at least three references.

Required Education and Experience

Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor must possess a Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering or a related field by the time of appointment and demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research; applicants for the rank of Associate Professor and Full Professor must also have years of relevant academic experience commensurate with academic policy by the time of appointment, with a strong, sustained record of excellence in teaching and research.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful candidates will be expected to develop and sustain an internationally recognized research program. The University is a partner in the management and operation of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), with a goal of expanding collaborative research partnerships and developing the advanced workforce for SRNL; therefore, the Department is interested in applicants whose programs will support DOE priorities in energy security, national security, and sustainability broadly writ. In alignment with the University’s focus on applied AI, we are also interested in candidates who use AI to advance knowledge and discovery in their specific research field. Joint appointments with SRNL may be considered.

Desired Start Date

08/16/2026