Employment Opportunities
Clemson started with a graduating class of 37 in 1896. Today, Clemson University has become a strong force in higher education and gained national recognition in areas from academics to athletics. Throughout the past decade, the University has consistently been ranked among the top 25 public institutions by U.S. News & World Report. During this time, the number of student admission applications and prospective employee applications have almost doubled, and the number of graduate degrees awarded has more than doubled.
Clemson University and the College of Science are committed to building a community of inclusive excellence, where faculty scholars are dedicated to working and teaching in a multicultural environment. Located on Lake Hartwell in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Clemson University is South Carolina’s public land-grant university. As a Carnegie R1 Institution, Clemson has excellent research resources
It’s a great time to be a Clemson Tiger, and it’s a great time to be part of the College of Science.
Faculty Openings
The College of Science presently has the following faculty openings.
Biological Sciences
Chair, Department of Biological Sciences
Clemson University invites applications and nominations for the chair of the Department of Biological Sciences. The individual who holds this leadership position will serve as the executive officer of the department and report directly to the dean of the College of Science. Candidates are expected to merit the rank of professor with tenure, have an internationally recognized record of scholarship, demonstrated commitment to teaching andlearning and possess relevant leadership experience.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/132376.
Assistant professor
The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professors specializing in microbiome science. We welcome/encourage applications from prospective faculty from all areas of microbiome research, including but not limited to, human and animal health, agriculture and the environment.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/133438.
Lecturer — Evolutionary Biology
The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for a nine-month, renewable, non-tenure track lecturer or senior lecturer position to begin preferably January 1, 2024. We seek a candidate with interest and experience in evolutionary biology, including a background in both micro- and macroevolutionary processes at phenotypic, genotypic and molecular levels.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/129559.
Lecturer — Human Anatomy and Physiology
The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for a nine-month, renewable, non-tenure track lecturer or senior lecturer position to begin August 15, 2024. We seek a candidate with interest and experience in teaching lecture and lab courses in vertebrate physiology, with emphasis on human physiology, exercise physiology and other upper-division physiology courses in their area of expertise. Candidates with an interest in vertebrate anatomy and physiology from the cellular to organismal level are encouraged to apply.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/134029.
Chemistry
Assistant Professor
The Department of Chemistry at Clemson University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in computational physical chemistry. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree in chemistry or a related field. The candidate will be expected to teach physical chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise M.S. and Ph.D. students, and develop a well-funded, high-impact research program in computational physical chemistry. The position is expected to be filled at the rank of assistant professor beginning August 15, 2024.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/133951.
Genetics and Biochemistry
Assistant/Associate Tenure-Track Professors
The Department of Genetics and Biochemistry at Clemson University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor or associate professor level. We seek candidates with expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology and/or genetics, a demonstrated record of productivity and scientific excellence, and a commitment to enhancing the breadth, depth, and diversity of our research programs. Topics of particular interest include models of human disease, infectious disease, plant biology and adaptations to stress. Applicants using any model organism system will be considered. The department is committed to inclusive excellence within the sciences and encourages all candidates interested to apply. For full consideration, please apply by November 1, 2023. Anticipated start date is August 2024.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/133019.
Tenure-track Assistant Professors — Cluster Hire in Human Genetics
Applications are being accepted for one tenure-track assistant professor as part of a cluster hire at the Clemson University Center for Human Genetics. For more information about this cluster hire, visit the Clemson University Center for Human Genetics website.
Lecturer
The Department of Genetics and Biochemistry at Clemson University seeks applications for a full-time, nine-month, renewable, non-tenure track lecturer position for the instruction and development of undergraduate teaching laboratories and classroom courses in genetics and biochemistry. This position will work closely with the teaching laboratory manager and graduate teaching assistants and be expected to update and revise current laboratory courses and implement new courses as the department expands. The start date is preferably Fall 2024 but is negotiable.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/133919.
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Emily Peek Wallace ’72 Director
Clemson University invites applications and nominations for the Emily Peek Wallace ’72 director of the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. The individual who holds this leadership position will serve as the executive officer of the School and report directly to the Dean of the College of Science. Candidates are expected to merit the rank of professor with tenure, have an internationally recognized record of scholarship, and possess significant leadership experience.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/132377.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting in the Fall 2024 semester. The position is targeted towards individuals with expertise in numerical methods and analysis, and partial (stochastic) differential equations, with applications to data science including data assimilation methods for PDEs, deep learning and neural networks, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in general.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/131820.
Assistant Professor
The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor starting in the Fall 2024 semester. The position is geared towards individuals with expertise in spatial-temporal modeling, non-/semi-parametric high-dimensional regression, and with applications in climate studies or precision medicine. However, candidates with expertise and interests in emerging areas of statistics and data science will also be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in statistics and related areas typically covered by faculty within the statistics and operations research division of the school. Specific desirable attributes for candidates include a strong interest in collaborating with faculty members within the school and engaging in interdisciplinary work with subject-matter researchers throughout the University.
- To view the full post and apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/133439.
Associate Professor
The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Clemson University is seeking talented individuals for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position starting August 15, 2024. The position is geared towards individuals with expertise in statistics, and research interests in uncertainty quantification, design and analysis of computer experiments, and/or closely related fields. Recruiting will begin at the associate professor rank, but exceptional candidates for the rank of assistant professor will also be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in statistics and other related areas that are typically taught by faculty within the statistics and operations research division of the school. Specific desirable attributes for candidates include strong interest in collaboration with faculty members within the school, interdisciplinary work with subject-matter researchers throughout the University and building industrial partnerships.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/133603.
Lecturer
The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Clemson University is seeking a talented individual for a full-time, nine-month lecturer or senior lecturer position starting from August 15, 2024. This is a renewable, non-tenure track position. This position will aid in establishing and maintaining courses taught in the newly created Bachelors of Science in Data Science in the SMSS. Areas of interest for this position include, but are not limited to, statistics, data science, and/or operations research.
- To view the full post and apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/133010.
Physics and Astronomy
Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Clemson University invites applications and nominations for the chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The individual who holds this leadership position will serve as the executive officer of the department and report directly to the dean of the College of Science. Candidates are expected to merit the rank of professor with tenure, have an internationally recognized record of scholarship and possess significant leadership experience.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/132693.
Assistant Professors
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University invites applications for up to two tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor or higher level, with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2024. The department is seeking applications from individuals with expertise in experimental quantum condensed matter physics. The successful candidates will be expected to establish vigorous externally funded research programs and to teach effectively physics courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- To view the full post and apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/134628.
Current Staff Openings
To explore additional job openings in the College of Science as well as across Clemson University, visit the Clemson University Jobs website.
