Open Rank Professor-Tenure Track-Industrial Eng
About the role
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at the University of South Carolina (USC) in Columbia, SC is seeking a Tenured or Tenure‑Track faculty member (Open‑Rank) to support its new Industrial Engineering (IE) program. USC and MCEC aim to bolster the state’s growing manufacturing, technology, and nuclear industries while experiencing sustained growth in student numbers and research output. The college has seven academic departments, over 40 academic programs, more than 3,600 undergraduate students, and received over $73 million of competitive federal sponsored research awards in 2025. A transformational gift named the college in 2024, positioning it for continued rapid rise in student excellence, scholarly impact, and economic impact in South Carolina and across the US.
Responsibilities
- Teach and develop Industrial Engineering curriculum (lecture, laboratory, design courses) at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Develop and sustain an independent, nationally recognized research program.
- Collaborate within multi‑disciplinary teams of faculty and researchers across colleges and institutions.
- Engage in professional activities.
- Develop internationally recognized, externally funded research programs in cutting‑edge areas of industrial and manufacturing engineering.
Requirements
- PhD degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing engineering or a closely related field (required by start date).
- Demonstrated record of research accomplishments.
- Outstanding capacity for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
- For Associate Professor and Full Professor ranks: years of relevant academic experience commensurate with academic policy, plus a strong, sustained record of excellence in teaching, research, and service including competitive funding and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Qualifications
- Strong track record of research and teaching in XR and Digital Twin applications in advanced manufacturing and construction.
- Expertise in Applied AI and PhysicalAI.
- Experience with Human‑Robot‑Interaction and Safety.
- Background in key South Carolina industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defense, and nuclear.