"Assistant Professor of Biology"

Assistant Professor of Biology

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 for a 9-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biology beginning August 16, 2026.

The faculty member will normally teach twelve contact hours per semester or its equivalent, including labs, evening, and distributed learning courses as needed. The basic requirement is to teach biology courses for majors and non-majors suitable for freshmen and sophomore students, particularly courses focused on ecology, evolution, organismal diversity, and animal dissection. In addition to teaching these courses, 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 and 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 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/194865. 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.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.