approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.
The successful candidate will teach courses in the field of Animal Sciences (BIOL 351 Introduction to Animal Science, BIOL 351L Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory, BIOL 465 Domestic Animal Nutrition), and, on occasion, Introductory Biology courses (BIOL 101 Biological Principles I, and BIOL 102 Biological Principles II). The 4:4 teaching load is equivalent to teaching 12 credit hours of courses each semester. These 12 hours can be any combination of lectures as needed by the department.
The Department of Biological Sciences is a multidisciplinary unit of approximately 2,200 undergraduate students, 80 graduate students, 38 tenure-line, and 25 professional track faculty representing a broad range of research areas (www.biol.sc.edu). USC (www.sc.edu) is comprised of the state’s flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one of the top 50 “Best Colleges” according to U.S. News and World Report).
Required Education and Experience
Candidates must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in biology or closely related field (or PhD candidates without a Master’s must be ABD) at the time of appointment. Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in biology or closely related field (or PhD candidates without a Master’s must be ABD) at the time of appointment. Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
