Professor, Tenure Track - Electrical Engineering

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: about 19 hours ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Summary


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Posting Number FAC00068PO24
Advertised Title Professor, Tenure Track - Electrical Engineering
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Engineering and Computing
Department CEC Electrical Engineering
Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with Education and Experience
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category Faculty


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Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
The 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 dynamic tenured and tenure-track faculty members for Fall 2024 at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank must possess a PhD degree in electrical engineering or a related field by the time of appointment, 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 in Semiconductor materials and devices and especially in Ultrawide Bandgap semiconductor materials (such as AlGaN, BN and diamond). Examples of research areas include, but are not limited to, Materials Epitaxy using metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD), Power Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices’ Processing and Characterization, Monolithic integration of devices with control electronics.
Review of applications will begin May 1, 2024 and continue until positions are filled. The expected start date is August 16, 2024. Interested applicants must apply via USC Jobs https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/166047 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.
Required Education and Experience
Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank must possess a PhD degree in electrical engineering or a related field by the time of appointment, 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.
Additionally, we seek candidates with expertise and/or established track records in Semiconductor materials and devices and especially in Ultrawide Bandgap semiconductor materials (such as AlGaN, BN and diamond). Examples of research areas include, but are not limited to, Materials Epitaxy using metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD), Power Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices’ Processing and Characterization, Monolithic integration of devices with control electronics.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A


Posting Detail Information


Desired Start Date 08/16/2024
Job Open Date 03/25/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
The expected start date is August 16, 2024. Applicants must apply via USC Jobshttps://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/166047 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 individual providing the reference.
This position is open until filled. 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.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/166047
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