Job Information
University of South Carolina Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Columbia, South Carolina
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: CAS Physics and Astronomy
Advertised Job Summary:
The faculty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, open rank faculty position in experimental condensed matter physics to begin on August 16, 2025.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, build an independent research program, and interact with the vibrant quantum materials physics community on campus. The Department of Physics and Astronomy conducts vigorous research in experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics. The SmartState Center for Experimental Nanoscale Physics hosts a state-of-the-art shared facility for the design, fabrication, and characterization of quantum materials.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at USC , a Research 1 University, consists of 30 faculty members and is currently growing. Our main research areas are astronomy/astrophysics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, and quantum physics. Further information about the department may be found at physics.sc.edu.
Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Advertised Minimum Qualifications :
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Physics or a closely related field by the start date of employment and have a strong record of research and publications. Individuals with interests in design, fabrication, and study of quantum materials-based devices are strongly encouraged to apply.
Full/Part Time: Full Time