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Job description
Columbia
Department: CAS School of Earth, Ocean and, Environment
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
About UofSC
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 faculty of the School of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (SEOE) at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a 9-month, full time Instructor (Professional Track) in Environmental Science to begin August 16, 2025.
We seek an outstanding individual who uses innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to instruction of undergraduate courses at the university level. The successful candidate will complement, strengthen, and diversify the SEOE’s course offerings. An M.S. or Ph.D. is required by the start date of the appointment (ABDs considered). Teaching responsibilities of 4 courses per semester will include introductory environmental science courses for non-science majors (ENVR 101) and courses for SEOE majors in the candidate’s areas of interest/specialty.The SEOE is a multidisciplinary unit within the College of Arts and Sciences, with academic programs in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geophysics, and Marine Science. The unit consists of approximately 600 undergraduate students, more than 60 graduate students, and 35 faculty representing research areas ranging from physical to social sciences, including marine, environmental and geological sciences. The SEOE houses excellent analytical facilities, including two stable isotope laboratories, a Radioisotope & Marine Sediment Laboratory, and the Center for Elemental Mass Spectrometry. The SEOE has space and support to host computer clusters, and the university hosts The Hyperion supercomputing facility. The SEOE is jointly administered with the Baruch Marine Field Laboratory which is located on the edge of the North Inlet Estuary and adjacent Winyah Bay. For more information, please visit the SEOE website.
Required Education and Experience
A PhD is required at the time of appointment (ABDs Considered)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education related to teaching, student advising, or student services.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
How to apply
Applicants must apply online via the USCJobs website. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vita, a teaching statement (including interests and past teaching experience) and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will commence on October 28, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. References for selected applicants will be contacted by email starting in November 2024. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Joe Jones at [email protected].
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.
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
