Electrical Engineering Instructor - Professional Track

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Summary


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Posting Number FAC00028PO26
Advertised Title Electrical Engineering Instructor - Professional Track
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Engineering and Computing
Department CEC Electrical Engineering
Advertised Salary Range To commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 11 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Professional Track
Job Search Category Faculty


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Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at the University of South Carolina (USC) in Columbia is seeking qualified applicants for a Professional Track Faculty Instructor position to support the Department of Electrical Engineering. This is an 11-month renewable appointment full-time, non-tenure earning instructor position with an anticipated start date of August 2026.
USC is a Flagship, R1 research university experiencing sustained growth in number of students and research. The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing has seven academic departments with over 40 academic programs, more than 3,600 undergraduate students, and received over $73m of competitive federal sponsored research awards in 2025. MCEC received a transformational gift naming the college in 2024 and is on a bold trajectory to continue its rapid rise in elevating student excellence, scholarly impact, and drive economic impact in South Carolina and across the US.
The selected candidate will teach courses in the department. This will be a full-time academic load, which normally consists of three courses per semester during the academic year. However, teaching load can potentially be reduced to 2 courses per semester when the instructor is involved in teaching Capstone Design courses. In that case, as the Capstone Senior Design class instructor you will be responsible for new project design in collaboration with industry/government/other USC programs while with effectively guiding and mentoring the students in executing Capstone Design projects in a timely manner.
Additional responsibilities include collecting and analyzing ABET assessment data, reporting them, and contributing to continuous quality improvement. The instructor will also assist the department chair and other faculty members in the department in preparing and disseminating outreach materials to recruit prospective undergraduate students. She/he is also expected to participate in student recruitment efforts e.g., hosting student visits, tutorials etc.
Other responsibilities include maintaining regular office hours, conducting required academic performance assessments, and the development of instructional materials to improve courses and student learning experiences.
Review of applications will begin in March 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August 16, 2026. Interested applicants must apply via USC Jobs
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203132 with the following information: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching statement, and, (4) names and contact information of at least three (3) references.
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned master’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
College-level teaching experience, especially Capstone design, is highly preferred. Industrial research and development experience or experience in government R&D will be beneficial.
Required Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
  • An earned master’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
  • College-level teaching experience, especially Capstone design, is highly preferred. Industrial research and development experience or experience in government R&D will be beneficial.


Posting Detail Information


Desired Start Date 08/16/2026
Job Open Date 03/04/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Special Instructions to Applicant

The expected start date is August 16, 2026. Applicants must apply via USC Jobs
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203132 with the following information: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching statement, and, (4) names and 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.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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/203132
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