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.

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.

 

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.

The University is also a partner in the management and operation of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River National Laboratory with a goal of expanding collaborative research partnerships and developing the advanced workforce for the Lab. Therefore, the Department is interested in applicants whose programs will support DOE priorities in energy security, national security, and sustainability.

Review of applications will begin December 2025 and continue until positions are filled. The expected start date is August 16, 2026 (Fall 2026).

 

Interested applicants must apply via USC Jobs https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/199267 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. This position is open until filled. Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty- five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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.