(Open Rank) Assistant, Associate, Full Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

  • University of Southern California (USC)
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Full Time
Open Rank) Assistant, Associate, Full Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

University of Southern California (USC)

Posted: 27-Oct-24

Location: Los Angeles, California

Internal Number: REQ20156351

The faculty of the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (chems.usc) in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering (viterbischool.usc/) is searching for outstanding faculty candidates in the disciplines of chemical engineering or materials science in the following high-priority category:

Energy storage/batteries research area including but not limited to: electrochemistry, next-generation battery technology, modeling of batteryponents, advanced manufacturing and battery recycling and re-purposing. This position aligns with our departmental focus in Energy Engineering and is open to experimental andputational applicants at the tenure-track or tenured at all levels.

Additionally, Computational candidates (tenured Associate and full Professor ranks only), have the opportunity to be affiliated with our new USC School of Advanced Computing, with priority given to those whose research aligns with one or more of the following affinity areas:puting and (i) sustainability, (ii) security, (iii) health, and (iv) systems. This opportunity aligns with USCs $1 billion Frontiers of Computing initiative, the largest, mostprehensive academic initiative in the universitys history (computing.usc). The initiative has already resulted in the creation of the new USC School of Advanced Computing (sac.usc), which aims to advanceputing research and expand USCs presence in Silicon Beach, L.A. Countys tech corridor.

Outstanding senior applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership may also be considered for additional distinctions, including theLloydArmstrong, Jr. Endowed Chair, which is supported by USCs Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program endowment, and which requires the WISE Program guidance and concurrence.

We expect all applicants to have a strongmitment to research, doctoral student mentoring, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should have a doctorate in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science or a related field of study and must have a well-established and aplished academic record.

The position is available starting August 16, 2025. To receive full consideration, candidates should online at: usccareers.usc/search-jobs. Application materials must include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests (2 pages), a statement of teaching interests (1 page), and contact information for three references. Computational applicants who would like to be considered for affiliation with the USC School of Advanced Computing are required to incorporate one page that clearly describes how their research and teaching interests and aplishments align with at least one of the affinity areas.

To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by December 15, 2024; applications received after this deadline might not be considered. All application materials will be held in the strictest confidence.

The annual base salary range for the following faculty ranks in this posting are:

Assistant Professor: $114,000 - $135,000

Associate Professor: $135,000 - $162,000

Professor: $ 173,000 - $236,000

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market andanizational considerations.

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering ismitted to enabling the success of dual career families and fosters a family-friendly environment. USC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. We provide reasonable amodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable amodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at ... or by email at uschrusc. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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Link:facultypositions.usc/FAS/application/position?postingId=REQ20156351

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Originally Posted on: 4/13/2025

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