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Department of Electrical Engineering
University of South Carolina
Semiconductor Faculty Search Ad – Anticipated Hire Date: Fall 2027
Position Description
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina is in the process of expanding its tenured and tenure-track ranks significantly in the next several years. This position will be located in Columbia S.C at the USC Columbia campus. As part of this growth, the Department of Electrical Engineering is looking for dynamic tenure-track or tenured faculty member in the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin in Fall 2027. Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank must possess a PhD degree in electrical engineering or a related field, plus demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research. Applicants for the rank of Associate Professor must also have years of relevant academic experience commensurate with academic policy, plus a strong, sustained record of excellence in teaching and research, including competitive funding and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Advertised Job Summary
We seek candidates with expertise and/or established track records who will build and sustain strong independent research programs in the field of wide bandgap semiconductor materials and devices with applications in power electronics, microwave electronics, optoelectronics and sensors.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 45 days and remain posted until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027. Interested applicants should apply online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213612 with the following information: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching statement, (4) research statement, and (5) names & contact information of at least three (3) references. Final candidates will be required to provide at minimum three (3) reference letters uploaded to via USC Jobs. This position is open until filled. 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.
Required Education and Experience
Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank should possess a PhD degree in electrical engineering or a related field, plus demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research. Applicants for the rank of Associate Professor should also have a PhD degree in electrical engineering or a related field plus years of relevant academic experience commensurate with academic policy, plus a strong, sustained record of excellence in teaching and research, including competitive funding and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Preferred Qualifications
We seek candidates with expertise and/or established track records who will build and sustain strong independent research program in the field of wide bandgap semiconductor materials and devices with potential for alignment with other existing research initiatives within the electrical engineering department, e.g., power electronics, microwave systems, and wireless communications.
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