"Instructor of Sociology"

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Instructor of Sociology

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 professional track faculty position in Sociology for a 9-month appointment at the rank of Instructor beginning August 16, 2026.

The faculty member will normally teach twelve credit hours per semester or its equivalent, including evening and distributed learning courses as needed. The basic requirement is to teach sociology courses. In addition to teaching foundational courses for freshmen and sophomore students, there may be 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 at both Indian Land and main campus locations.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in sociology or other appropriate degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in sociology, including credentials necessary for departmental approval by the start date of employment. Instructors must have a commitment to university/community service.

Application materials are accepted online https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196871
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.