Job description
Posting Number: FAC00087PO25
Campus: Beaufort
College/Division: USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department: BFT Nursing
Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis: 11 months
Work County
Beaufort
Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category: Faculty
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service – helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina Beaufort invites applications for a Assistant Professor position (11-month) beginning August 2025. This position includes both classroom and simulation instruction equivalent to a 4/4 teaching load, with additional instructional responsibilities during the summer term.
The BSN program is looking for candidates who want to make a difference and have the vision to create a world-class education in a small university setting. The successful candidate will teach a variety of classroom and clinical courses to BSN students with preference given to a candidate with experience in medical-surgical nursing. Additional responsibilities include student advisement, service on committees and scholarship within the discipline.
The BSN program offers a pre-licensure track which prepares generalists to sit for NCLEX-RN®. Courses are taught at two locations, one on the USCB Bluffton campus and one at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Complex in Beaufort, SC. The University of South Carolina Beaufort Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
Rank and salary commensurate with credentials and experience. A doctoral degree is required for consideration of a tenure-track position.
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, CV, and teaching statement. References are also required. You will be prompted to enter contact information for your references and they will be sent a link to upload their reference letter.
Required Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:
- An unencumbered multi-state Registered Nurse (RN) license
- National certification in simulation
- PhD (ABD considered)
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field; experience with high-fidelity simulation; national certification in nursing education (CNE), medical-surgical nursing, or family nursing.
Desired Start Date: 08/16/2025
How to apply
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
EEO Statement
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