Nuclear Engineer Faculty Open RankThe Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at the University of South Carolina (USC) in Columbia, SC is seeking a qualified applicant for a Tenured and Tenure-Track faculty position (Open-Rank) to support its Nuclear Engineering Program. USC and MCEC pursue a bold vision of supporting the state's growing aerospace, manufacturing, technology, and nuclear industries while experiencing sustained growth in student numbers and research output. We aim to hire innovative and bold thought leaders focused on student success, outstanding research, and the motivation and drive to support the US and SC economy and industrial base. This is a 9-month faculty open-rank position and will have a tenure home in the Mechanical Engineering department with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027.Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank should possess a PhD degree in Nuclear, or Mechanical Engineering or closely related field, a demonstrated record of research accomplishments, and an outstanding capacity for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants for the ranks of Associate Professor and Full Professor must in addition have 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. Candidates with a strong vision for the future of engineering education are highly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be expected to develop internationally recognized, externally funded research programs in cutting edge areas of nuclear engineering. In particular, candidates with a strong track record of research and teaching in the areas of nuclear fuels and materials; advanced reactor design and analysis; and intelligent nuclear systems, controls, and operational technologies are encouraged to apply. The successful candidates must have the ability to (1) teach and develop nuclear engineering curriculum (including lecture, laboratory, or design courses) at the undergraduate and graduate levels, (2) develop and sustain an independent, nationally recognized research program, (3) collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams of faculty and other researchers across colleges and institutions, and (4) be engaged in professional activities. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
