Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science

The University of South Carolina Lancaster, a Palmetto College campus of the University of South Carolina located approximately thirty-five (35) miles south of Charlotte, NC seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in biology, ecology, and environmental science for a 9-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 16, 2027.

The faculty member will teach courses suitable for freshmen and sophomore students taking biology, ecology, and/or environmental science for majors (BIOL 102/102L, 301/301L) and non-majors (e.g., ENVR 101, BIOL 110, BIOL 270/270L). The faculty members’ teaching will predominantly be focused on ecology, environmental, evolution, organismal diversity, and animal dissection. The normal course load the faculty member will teach per semester is twelve contact hours or its equivalent, including lectures, labs, evening, and distributed learning courses as needed. In addition, there are opportunities to teach upper division courses in the University’s Palmetto College online bachelor’s degree programs. Candidates must be willing to teach dual credit high school students at both main campus and potentially the Indian Land locations.

Applicants must have a PhD in biology or another appropriate degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in biology, including credentials necessary for departmental approval by the start date of employment (ABDs considered). Assistant Professors must have a commitment to scholarship and university/community service.

Application materials are accepted online https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207951

Only applications and materials submitted through the online application process will be considered.

Applicants must complete an application, upload a cover letter that specifically addresses the applicant’s qualifications, provide a curriculum vitae, and share graduate transcripts. Applicants must also provide contact information, to include an email address, for a minimum of three professional references. Graduate transcripts should be uploaded as Other Supporting Documents.

The University of South Carolina Lancaster, through the State of South Carolina and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs.