Faculty Employment Opportunities at USC Upstate
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The Department of Fine Arts & Communication Studies at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach History of Western Art: Ancient-Medieval and History of Western Art: Renaissance-Modern (all at the 100-level).
Minimum Qualifications: MA in Art History or Visual Studies, or MFA in Visual Arts with clear evidence and documentation of successful teaching experience in art history.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Art History with evidence of teaching experience.
Submit in a single PDF document: a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Emily Kofoed, Division Chair
Department of Fine Arts and Communication Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
ekofoed@uscupstate.eduReview of information will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required upon hiring.
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The Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach undergraduate courses in information technology.
Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in information technology, information management, computer science or a closely related field with at least 18 hours of relevant graduate course work is required.
Submit a letter of application, a CV and unofficial transcripts to:
Dr. Tyrone S. Toland
Chair, Department of Informatics & Engineering Systems
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
ttoland@uscupstate.edu
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Assistant or Associate Professor and Director of the Center for African American Studies
Beginning August 16, 2024
Posting: FAC00256PO23
The University of South Carolina Upstate invites candidates to apply for Director of the Center for African American Studies at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position with a start date of August 16, 2024. The Director of African American Studies will coordinate the African American Studies program, teach two courses per semester, and manage the Center’s curricular and extra-curricular programming focused on the African American experience. The Director will be expected to represent USC Upstate in the community and build relationships that contribute to the intellectual examination of the African American experience in the region, state, and southeastern United States. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership skills in the higher education environment and a commitment to productive and high value engagement with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Required Education and Experience: To be considered, candidates must possess an earned terminal degree by the start date of the appointment in a discipline relevant to African American Studies and eligible for tenure and promotion at the University of South Carolina Upstate (e.g. art, theatre, communications, literature, history, political science, sociology, nursing, etc.), the ability to teach courses in African American Studies, and a demonstrated record of leadership and service in the African American community. Candidates must have an active affiliation with one or more professional organizations or networks dedicated to African American causes and/or scholarship. ABD candidates with a planned completion date no later than August 15, 2024, are welcome to apply.
To qualify for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have at least five years of relevant academic experience in their discipline beyond the terminal degree, as well as meet the criteria for Associate Professor in the areas of research, scholarship and service in accordance with the corresponding unit’s criteria for promotion.
A successful background check is required.
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Instructor — Film
The Division of Languages, Literature, and Composition at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach introductory and advanced courses in video production, screenwriting, or film analysis and contribute to the film minor, English major, and communication major programs. The department is seeking instructors who will lead students to meet programmatic objectives, build career readiness through project-based learning, and demonstrate positive, discipline-specific learning outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Film, Cultural Studies, Digital Media, or closely related field (18 hours of graduate course work) is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in film or related field, knowledge of film theory and analysis, experience and film portfolio in film production and/or screenwriting, dedication to student-centered pedagogy, and experience teaching at the college/university-level preferred.
Submit a letter of application, CV, two letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts to:
Dr. Esther Godfrey, Chair, Languages, Literature and Composition
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
godfreel@uscupstate.eduReview of applications will begin immediately.
Instructor — English
The Division of Languages, Literature, and Composition at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach introductory courses in composition and/or other writing classes that build appropriate writing, communication, research, information literacy, and critical thinking competencies and contribute to the English program’s general education and/or other offerings. The department is seeking instructors who will lead students to meet programmatic objectives and demonstrate positive, discipline-specific learning outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in English or closely related field (18 hours of graduate course work in English) is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related field, knowledge of rhetorical and argument-based approaches to first-year writing (as applicable), dedication to student-centered pedagogy, and experience teaching at the college/university-level preferred.
Submit a letter of application, CV, two letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts to:
Dr. Esther Godfrey, Chair, Languages, Literature and Composition
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
godfreel@uscupstate.eduReview of applications will begin immediately.
Instructor — World Languages
The Division of Languages, Literature, and Composition at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach introductory courses in world languages that build appropriate language, culture, and critical thinking competencies and contribute to the world language program’s general education offerings in American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, or Spanish.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in language taught or closely related field (18 hours of graduate course work in the language) is required. Languages in the USC Upstate program: American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, and Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in the language taught or related field, knowledge of ACTFL World Readiness Standards and experience teaching at the college/university-level preferred.
Submit a letter of application, CV, two letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts to:
Dr. Esther Godfrey, Chair, Languages, Literature and Composition
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
godfreel@uscupstate.eduReview of applications will begin immediately.
Instructor — Spanish
The Division of Languages, Literature and Composition at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach introductory courses in Spanish.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Spanish or closely related field (18 hours of graduate course work in Spanish) is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish or related field and experience teaching at the college/university-level preferred.
Submit a letter of application, CV, two letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts to:
Dr. Esther Godfrey, Chair, Languages, Literature and Composition
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
godfreel@uscupstate.eduReview of applications will begin immediately.
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The Division of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach undergraduate courses in Computer Science.
Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in computer science or a closely related field with at least 18 hours of relevant graduate course work is required.
Submit a letter of application, a CV and unofficial transcripts to:
Dr. Benjamin Montgomery, Chair
Chair
Division of Math and Computer Science
800 University Way | Spartanburg, SC 29303 W: 803.503.5292
montgo55@uscupstate.edu
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The Division of Natural Sciences & Engineering at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach courses in introductory chemistry, introductory biology, human anatomy & physiology, engineering, physics, and geology.
Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in chemistry or biology, respectively, or a closely related field with at least 18 hours of relevant graduate course work is required.
Submit a letter of application, a CV and unofficial transcripts to:
Dr. Briget C. Doyle
Chair, Division of Natural Sciences & Engineering
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
doylebc@uscupstate.edu
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Part-time faculty needed: The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics, University of South Carolina Upstate, is searching for instructors to teach courses in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- Economics
- Management
- Marketing
- Business Information systems
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Business Analytics
Instructors are needed to teach day classes in Spartanburg and evening classes in Spartanburg and at the University Center Greenville. None of these classes will be online.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in the area of teaching is required. Preference is given to candidates who have experience teaching college-level business courses.
Send electronically or via mail: letter of application, vitae/resume, and unofficial copy of graduate transcripts to Dr. Jim O’Connor, Associate Dean, Johnson College of Business and Economics, 160 East St. John St., Spartanburg, SC 29306, joconnor@uscupstate.edu. Official transcripts will be required upon hiring.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
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Instructor of Education Foundations
Beginning August 16, 2024
Posting: FAC00241PO23
The College of Education, Human Performance and Health and the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for Instructor of Education Foundations. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position with a start date of August 16, 2024. This selected candidate will teach various courses which serve our Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Physical Education and Special Education programs. The successful candidate will join a team of teachers and researchers working collaboratively to develop teacher candidates’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions in PK-12 schools. Candidates who are knowledgeable of educational policies and trends that influence the education of students both statewide and nationally are encouraged to apply. The College’s faculty is committed to working collegially with staff and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Required Education and Experience: Masters degree in Education with an emphasis in educational foundations, human development, curriculum and instruction, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution is required. A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in PK-12th grade classrooms is required. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with the following qualifications are preferred:- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in an education-related field from a regionally accredited institution
- At least five (5) years of teaching experience in PK-12th grade classrooms
- Demonstrable expertise in the implementation of various educational technologies
- At least one (1) year of experience teaching at the undergraduate level and working with pre-service teachers
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The Department of Human Performance and Health in the College of Education, Human Performance and Health is seeking part-time instructors to teach in person courses (mainly activity courses) in Physical Education Teacher Education program.
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in physical education is required as well as a Master’s degree in a closely related field with at least 18 hours of relevant graduate course work is required.
Submit a letter of application, a CV and unofficial transcripts to:
Dr. Jim Kamla
Chair, Department of Human Performance and Health
USC Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
KAMIA@uscupstate.edu
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Part-time faculty needed:Minimum Qualifications: Unencumbered RN license and MSN degree or higher is required. For specialty courses, faculty must have significant clinical experience in the specialty area or the graduate degree in that specialty and a minimum of 2 years nursing experience.
Contact: Tracey Bourgoin, 864-503-5444. bourgoit@uscupstate.edu
Send electronically or via mail: letter of application, vitae/resume, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to Tracey Bourgoin, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303, bourgoit@uscupstate.edu. Official transcripts will be required before start date if hired. A pre-employment drug screening and background check are also required.
Review of applications will begin immediately.