"Instructor of Biology"

The University of South Carolina Union invites applications for a 9-month, full-time Instructor of Biology. Teaching requirements include face-to-face and distance education, potentially including evening and/or weekend classes, along with teaching dual-enrollment classes at the USC Union campus, USC Union Laurens location, and on-site at various affiliated high schools. This role will entail instructing six courses per semester (6-6 course load). A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, as well as participation in university and community service, is expected. The selected candidate will have the responsibility of teaching introductory biology courses and any upper-level courses as needed.

Demonstrated dedication to exceptional teaching and engagement with both the campus and local community is essential. Excellent communication skills, a commitment to fostering collegial relationships, and a strong dedication to undergraduate education are required.

USC Union, as a campus of Palmetto College of the University of South Carolina, offers associate in arts and science degrees. Faculty members may teach courses for bachelor’s degree programs in Organizational Leadership and Liberal Studies, as well as other Palmetto College programs.

The faculty member will be responsible for the following:

• Teaching assigned classes where needed under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes.
• Teaching six courses per semester (labs are treated as individual courses).
• Advising students; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance and student co-curricular activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Biology or a related field, with 18 graduate hours in Biology from an accredited university by the beginning date of employment, including credentials necessary for departmental approval to teach introductory and upper-level courses as needed.

To learn more about the position and to apply, visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195375