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The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at the University of South Carolina (USC) in Columbia is seeking qualified applicants for multiple Tenured and Tenure-Track faculty positions (Open-Rank) to support its new Industrial Engineering (IE) program. USC and MCEC pursue a bold vision of supporting the state’s growing manufacturing and technology industry through the addition of the new IE program 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’s economy and industrial base. The open-rank positions will have a tenure home in the Mechanical Engineering department.

Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank must possess a PhD degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing engineering or closely related field by the start date of employment, a demonstrated record

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In-brief analysis

November 17, 2025

Data source: Baker Hughes Company
Note: Excludes any miscellaneous rigs

The average number of active rigs per month that are drilling for oil and natural gas in the U.S. Lower 48 states has declined steadily over the past few years from a recent peak of 750 rigs in December 2022 to 517 rigs this October. The declining rig count reflects operators’ responses to declining crude oil and natural gas prices and improvements in drilling efficiencies.

Since December 2022, the oil-directed rig count has dropped 33% to 397 rigs in October 2025, and the natural gas-directed rig count has declined 23% to 120 rigs over the same period. Natural gas-directed rigs dropped to 96 rigs in September last year amid historically low and prolonged natural gas prices. Both natural gas- and oil-directed

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