year of full-time teaching experience at the university level as instructor of record by the time of appointment. A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching is required. Area of specialization is open, but the successful applicant will be prepared to teach psychology at the introductory level. The ability to teach developmental psychology and/or research methods is also a plus. The normal teaching load will be twelve credit hours per semester. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining professional activity in scholarship and service, as well as student advising, mentoring and participation on campus committees. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
The initial screening of applicants will begin November 7, 2026 and continue until filled.
About USC
USC Sumter is a two-year public university located in Sumter, South Carolina. It is one of the four regional USC campuses of the University of South Carolina System. USC Sumter is home to approximately 2,000 students and fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. USC Sumter confers two-year associate degrees and offers baccalaureate degree programs in education and nursing through USC Aiken. This is the beginning of college education for many of our students, after which they enter four-year campuses and move on to graduate and professional fields. Learn more about USC Sumter at www.uscsumter.edu.
The University of South Carolina requires individuals to apply online for all job vacancies. You may access the USC Jobs Online Employment site at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. As part of the online process, an application letter (which should include philosophy of teaching describing the candidate’s experience mentoring diverse individuals, summary of scholarship plans, as well as professional goals and interests), curriculum vita, three current letters of recommendation, copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and summaries of teaching evaluations or other evidence of excellence in teaching must be attached to the online application form. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Damien Picariello (803) 938-3812 or picaried@uscsumter.edu.
