Open Rank Semiconductor Eng.

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Posting Details Posting Summary Logo Posting Number FAC00122PO26 Advertised Title Open Rank Semiconductor Eng. Campus Columbia College/Division College of Engineering and Computing Department CEC Electrical Engineering Advertised Salary Range To commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty About USC 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.

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To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Position Description Advertised Job Summary 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. 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. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.” Questions about the departmental search may be directed to: Professor Grigory Simin [email protected] , Phone: +1-803-777-0986 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 Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/16/2027 Job Open Date 09/24/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant 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