Professor, Tenure Track - Chemical Engineering

Professor, Tenure Track – Chemical Engineering

Applicants must apply via USC Jobs and submit the following materials: cover letter; curriculum vitae; teaching statement; research statement; and the 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. The position is open until filled.

We are expanding our tenured and tenure‑track ranks and are seeking dynamic faculty members for the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Applicants at all ranks are encouraged to apply.
Assistant Professor candidates must possess a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related field by the time of appointment and must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research, with an expected internationally recognized research program.
Associate Professor and Full Professor candidates must have several years of relevant academic experience, a sustained record of excellence in teaching and research, competitive funding, interdisciplinary collaborations, and plans to further grow their research activities and lead new initiatives within the college.

We seek candidates to support university‑wide and statewide initiatives related to batteries for electric vehicles and grid‑scale applications, including the establishment of the Carolina Institute for Battery Innovation (CIBI). Key research areas of interest include:

• New chemistries and active materials
• Solid‑state electrolytes
• Continuum‑scale and systems modeling
• Battery safety and reliability
• Innovative recycling approaches

All required documents must be uploaded on USC Jobs.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References and Contact Information
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement

You may also include:

• Demonstrated teaching evaluations and curriculum contributions
• Outreach and service experience
• Other supporting materials that illustrate the quality of your scholarly record

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