Faculty Positions
Full-time positions: Tenure-track or non-tenure-track (Instructor) are on a nine-month basis unless specified otherwise. Candidates must have earned doctorates or other degrees as specified. ABD candidates with planned completion dates before August 15th may also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and advising, as well as a record of scholarship and service. Instructors are hired on a nine-month contractual basis subject to annual renewal. They will have responsibilities equivalent to five teaching units and must have at least a master's degree with 18 hours in the discipline and other qualifications as noted. All positions are subject to funding.
Part-time positions: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic transcripts to the contact listed and mail to USC Upstate, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Master’s degree with eighteen hours in the relevant discipline is required, unless specified otherwise. Official transcripts and application required if hired. Review of applications will begin immediately.
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Full-Time Positions
No vacancies
Part-Time Positions
The Department of Fine Arts & Communication Studies Art Department at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach one or more sections of Computer Graphics/Adobe Suite and Graphic Design I.
Minimum Qualifications: MFA or appropriate terminal degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications with clear evidence and documentation of successful teaching experience.
Submit in a single PDF document, a letter of interest, CV, links to personal website, links for examples of student work, contact info for three references to:
Lee Neibert, MFA, Department Chair
Department of Fine Arts and Communication Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
lneibert@uscupstate.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required upon hiring.
Beginning Fall 2018
The Department of Fine Arts & Communication Studies, Commercial Music Program, at the University of South Carolina Upstate Spartanburg Campus is searching for part-time instructors who can teach one or more of the following courses: History of Rock / Popular Music, Music Technology, Intro to Music, Jazz History, and/or applied-music lessons in vocal or instrumental performance.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Music or any Master’s degree with at least 18 hours of music graduate course work.
Preferred Qualifications: Background as a teacher or performer in any style of commercial music (jazz, pop, rock, CCM, musical theater, Gospel, etc.).
Submit in a single PDF document, a letter of interest, CV, links to personal website and/or recordings, contact info for three references to:
Lee Neibert, MFA, Department Chair
Department of Fine Arts and Communication Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
lneibert@uscupstate.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required upon hiring.
Full-Time Positions
No vacancies
Part-Time Positions
No vacancies
Full-Time Positions
Instructor of Informatics beginning August 16, 2019
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus. The Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary department within a newly formed College of Science and Technology. We seek a colleague who has a passion for teaching in the classroom and online, undergraduate advising and can actively participate in the Department and with University and community partners. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses, serving on university committees, and actively supporting the initiatives of the Department.
Required: Master’s degree in information management systems, information technology, informatics, or closely-related field with at least 18 hours in information systems; and recent record of satisfactory teaching in the field. Successful background check is required.
Preferred: Ph.D. in information management systems or information technology; a proven record of excellence in teaching; established corporate relationships; and experience in corporate information technology management. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online with innovative, engaging pedagogies; and experience teaching or working with relational databases, microcomputer architecture, information security, human-computer interaction and/or social informatics.
Part-Time Positions
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
Full-Time Positions
Assistant or Associate Professor of AAS / Director of the Center for African American Studies beginning August 16, 2019.
Posting: FAC00226PO18
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
The University of South Carolina Upstate seeks a dynamic individual to direct the newly established Center for African American Studies (CAAS). USC Upstate in Spartanburg, SC is a thriving, diverse institution with about 6000 students. It is located on the I-85 corridor about halfway between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA with one of the most racially and ethnically diverse student bodies in the state. CAAS is the most recent demonstration of the institution’s strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Director will teach two courses per semester.
Required:The successful candidate should possess the earned doctorate in African-American or Africana Studies; Ethnic or Cultural Studies with a strong emphasis in African American subject matter; or one of the traditional disciplines, (e.g. English, History, Sociology) with an expertise in African American subject matter and the ability to teach a range of African American Studies courses. ABD candidates with a planned completion date before August 15, 2019, will also be considered. Successful background check is required.
Preferred: Collegiate teaching experience is strongly preferred; administrative experience, e.g., grants administration, program direction, etc., is highly desired.
Part-Time Positions
No vacancies
Full-Time Positions
No vacancies
Part-Time Positions
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. Celena E. Kusch, Chair, Languages, Literature and Composition
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Review 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. Celena E. Kusch, Chair, Languages, Literature and Composition
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Review 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. Celena E. Kusch, Chair, Languages, Literature and Composition
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Review 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. Celena E. Kusch, Chair, Languages, Literature and Composition
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Instructor — African American Studies
The African American Studies Program at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach Introduction to African American Studies.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in African American Studies, English, History, Cultural Studies or related field with a specialization in African American Studies (18 hours of graduate course work) is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in African American Studies 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. Warren Carson, Interim Director of African American Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
wcarson@uscupstate.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Full-Time Positions
non-available
Part-time positions
none available
Full-Time Positions
Instructor of Computer Science beginning August 16, 2019
Posting: FAC00014PO19
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
The University of South Carolina Upstate Division of Mathematics and Computer Science is accepting applications for a non-tenure track Instructor of Computer Science position with a start date of August 16, 2019. Duties will include teaching undergraduate courses in computer science, advising students, and participating in internal and external service activities.
Master’s degree in Computer Science or closely related field with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in Computer Science required by time of appointment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and relevant teaching experience. Successful background check is required.
Master’s degree in Computer Science with coursework in one or more of the following areas: Computer Organization and Architecture, Robotics, E-Business and Web Application Development.
Part-Time Positions
No vacancies
Full-Time Positions
Part-Time Positions
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, and human anatomy & physiology.
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. Benjamin Montgomery
Chair, Division of Natural Sciences & Engineering
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
bmontgomery@uscupstate.edu
Full-Time Positions
No vacancies.
Part-Time Positions
Instructor — Sports Psychology
The Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach Sports Psychology.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Psychology or closely related field (18 hours of graduate course work) is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology 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. Stefanie Keen, Chair, Department of Psychology
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Full-Time Positions
None avaialable at this time.
Part-Time Positions
No vacancies
Full-Time Positions
Part-Time Positions
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.
Full-Time Positions
Part-Time Positions
University Supervisors of Student Teacher Candidates
University Supervisors needed. University Supervisors observe and evaluate teacher candidates during the semester-long capstone student teaching experience. Student teacher supervision follows School of Education protocol regarding the number of required visits, required conferences with the teacher candidates and cooperating P12 classroom teachers, as well as all required documentation. The School of Education will provide overview/training for those selected to serve as University Supervisors. University Supervisors must be certified in the state of South Carolina “Expanded ADEPT 4.0” teacher effectiveness assessment system. The School of Education will provide Expanded ADEPT 4.0 training at no cost for those selected to serve as university supervisors who are not already certified. Student teacher supervisors are compensated on a per teacher candidate basis. Some travel costs are reimbursed.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in an appropriate education discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline is required to serve as an adjunct faculty member. Prior K12 and/or university teaching experience preferred.
Send electronically or via mail: letter of application, vitae/resume, and unofficial copy of transcripts to Ms. Marsha Clark, Director of Field Experience and School Partnerships, School of Education, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303, mbclark2@uscupstate.edu, 864-503-5157. Official transcripts will be required upon hiring.
School of Education Adjunct Faculty
Instructors are needed to teach in a variety of areas, including educational foundations, human growth and development, literacy, and all levels of PK-12 education (early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary, as well as physical education and special education). Instructors are also needed to supervise teacher candidates in clinical settings (pre-student teaching, school-based teaching experiences).
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in an appropriate education discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline is required to serve as an adjunct faculty member. Prior K-12 and/or university teaching experience preferred.
Send electronically or via mail: letter of application, vitae/resume, and unofficial copy of transcripts to Dr. Sarah Hunt-Barron, Associate Dean, School of Education, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303, soe@uscupstate.edu, 864-503-5644. Official transcripts will be required upon hiring.
Full-Time Positions
Simulation Lab Instructor beginning August 16, 2019
Posting: FAC00013PO19
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
The Simulation Center Instructor for the Mary Black School of Nursing will be responsible for supporting all students and nursing faculty relating to the operation of the skills and simulation center. The Instructor will collaborate with faculty from both the Spartanburg and Greenville sites to provide up-to-date simulation experiences as well as basic skills practice and remediation.
This position requires an energetic registered nurse, licensed in South Carolina, with a minimum of a Master’s degree in Nursing and five years experience in nursing practice. Experience with health professions and the education profession is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with simulation, networking, and software skills and prior teaching experience.
Instructor or Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing beginning August 16, 2019
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
Teach in an undergraduate baccalaureate nursing program in both classroom and clinical areas on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campuses. Participate and/or lead in scholarly endeavors and actively participate in service activities at the school, university and professional levels. This posting is used for accepting applications for Instructor, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor. Please see the minimum qualifications for specific requirements.
Required: Master's degree in Nursing required as minimum academic preparation for instructor level and doctoral degree for tenure-track Assistant or Associate rank. Licensure as a registered nurse in South Carolina or any of the compact states is required.
Preferred: Applicants with teaching experience at the university level are preferred. An earned doctorate degree in nursing or related field and five years teaching at the university level are preferred for tenure-track appointments. Some experience with simulation and/or second life is desired.
Part-time faculty needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Licensure as RN in South Carolina and a minimum of a Master’s degree in Nursing.
Contact: Dr. Katharine Gibb, Dean, 864-503-5444. kgibb@uscupstate.edu
Send electronically or via mail: letter of application, vitae/resume, copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to Tracey Bourgoin, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303, tbourgoin@uscupstate.edu. Official transcripts will be required upon hiring.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
The University of South Carolina Upstate does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation or veteran status. The University of South Carolina has designated as the ADA Title II, Section 504, and Title IX coordinator the Executive Assistant to the President for Equal Opportunity Programs. The Office of the Executive Assistant to the President for Equal Opportunity Programs is located at 1600 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC; telephone 803-777-3854.
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