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Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago

Professor- Tenure Track Electrical Engineering

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of South Carolina is transforming lives through its educational institutions and is seeking a Full Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. The role focuses on research and teaching excellence in power and energy systems, with an emphasis on AI and computing applications.

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Responsibilities

The Department of Electrical Engineering in 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

As part of this growth, the Department of Electrical Engineering is looking for a dynamic faculty member for the full Professor rank to begin in Fall 2026

Review of applications will begin December 2025 and continue until positions are filled

Interested applicants must apply via USC Jobs with the following information: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching statement, (4) research statement and, (4) names & contact information of at least three (3) references

Final candidates will be required to provide at minimum three (3) reference letters directly to the search committee from the individuals providing the reference

Qualification

PhD in Electrical EngineeringResearch excellenceTeaching excellencePowerEnergy systemsAIComputing applicationsInterdisciplinary collaborationsCompetitive funding

Required

Applicants for the Full Professor rank must have a PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field of study with years of relevant academic experience to commensurate with academic policy, plus a strong, sustained record of excellence in research and teaching, including competitive funding and interdisciplinary collaborations

Preferred

We seek candidates with expertise and established track records in the power and energy systems area and especially candidates who apply AI and computing to advance knowledge and discovery in their research field

Examples of research areas include but are not limited to: Distribution Grid Design and Operation, Bulk Grid Planning and Operation, Electric Machines, Energy Conversion, and Power Electronics Converters and Systems