Professor-Tenure Track-Industrial Eng

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Interested applicants should apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with:

• A cover letter indicating the main area of research and clearly stating the position (#1‑5 above) and desired rank.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A concise description of research plans.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• Names and contact information of at least three references.

Questions about the departmental search may be directed to:
Professor Thor Wuest
twuest, Phone: +1‑310‑869‑4897

• Posting Number: FAC
  00247PO25
• Advertised
  
  Title:
  
  Open Rank Professor – Tenure Track – Industrial Engineering
• Campus:
  Columbia
• College/Division:
  College of Engineering and Computing
• Department: CEC Mechanical Engineering
• Salary:
  Salary commensurate with qualifications
• Hours per week: 40
• Start Date:
  
  08/16/2026

The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at the University of South Carolina (USC) in Columbia seeks qualified applicants for multiple tenured and tenure‑track faculty positions (Open Rank) to support its new Industrial Engineering (IE) program. The roles will have a tenure home in the Mechanical Engineering department. Successful candidates will be expected to develop internationally recognized, externally funded research programs in cutting‑edge areas of industrial and manufacturing engineering, including robotics, additive manufacturing, digital manufacturing, systems engineering, and operations research.

Candidates will also teach and develop Industrial Engineering curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Teach and develop Industrial Engineering courses, including lectures, laboratories, and design courses for undergraduate and graduate students.
• 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, including service, conferences, and editorial work.

• Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank must possess a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or a closely related field by the start date of employment, a demonstrated record of research accomplishments, and an outstanding capacity for teaching.
• Applicants for the Associate or Full Professor rank must also have years of relevant academic experience, a strong record of teaching excellence, research, and service including competitive funding and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Candidates with a strong vision for the future of Industrial Engineering education are highly encouraged to apply.

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

• Additional supporting materials that enhance the application.

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty‑five (45) days on our job website and may be closed at the discretion of the department after that period. The position is open until filled. The site is updated regularly. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted by phone or email.