Department: USC Sumter - Palmetto College
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range: Salary Commensurate with qualifications
About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary
Instructor of Mathematics or Statistics
The University of South Carolina Sumter invites applications for a full-time instructor position to begin August 2027. A master's degree in mathematics or statistics, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in one or both of the above disciplines is required. The ideal candidate will be qualified to teach both statistics and mathematics.
The successful candidate will have experience teaching introductory math or statistics courses such as College Algebra, Precalculus, Business Calculus, the Calculus sequence, Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Elementary Statistics in both traditional and online settings. This is a 9-month full-time teaching position with a teaching load of twelve contact hours per semester. Student advising, mentoring, and participation on campus committees are expected. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
The University of South Carolina Sumter is a public university located in Sumter, South Carolina. It is one of the four regional campuses of the University of South Carolina system. USCS is home to approximately 1,000 students and fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about USCS at www.uscsumter.edu.
The initial screening of applicants will begin October 19, 2026 and continue until filled. In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete an online application and submit the following items at https://uscjobs.sc.edu:
- Cover letter discussing qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching Statement
- Teaching Portfolio
- Unofficial copies of all graduate transcripts
- Three current letters of recommendation (confidential letters to be submitted directly by the reviewers at the website)
Please direct questions to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Sher Chhetri, schhetri@mailbox.sc.edu, 803-938-3903.
Required Education and Experience
A master's degree in mathematics or statistics, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in one or both of the above disciplines is required.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be qualified to teach both statistics and mathematics.
Special Instructions to Applicant
The initial screening of applicants will begin October 19, 2026 and continue until filled. In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete an online application and submit the following items at https://uscjobs.sc.edu:
- Cover letter discussing qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching Statement
- Teaching Portfolio
- Unofficial copies of all graduate transcripts
- Three current letters of recommendation (confidential letters to be submitted directly by the reviewers at the website)
Please direct questions to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Sher Chhetri, schhetri@mailbox.sc.edu, 803-938-3903.
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213449
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