Job Details
Posting Number: TMP00555PO26
Job Code Title: Research Assistant Professor
Advertised Title: Research Assistant Professor
Campus: Columbia
College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: CAS Institute of Southern Studies
Salary: $70,000
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Job Search Category: Temporary Faculty
About University of South Carolina
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
The successful candidate will be required to teach 2 courses each Fall and Spring semester, one course entitled “Introduction to South Carolina,” and a second, “Introduction to the American South”. Administratively, the successful candidate will serve as content coordinator, scheduler, and assistant producer of our highly successful Take on the South podcast; help coordinate and increase the Institute’s social media presence; assist in generating student and community interest and engagement with the Institute’s various digital initiatives; and help develop demand for the Institute’s Minor in Southern Studies.
Qualifications
- PhD in the humanities or social sciences with demonstrable experience in teaching the U.S. South & Administrative experience.
- ABD candidates are welcome to apply, but their PhD must be conferred before the start date.
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 01/01/2027
Proposed End Date: 12/15/2027
Job Open Date: 04/28/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Letters of recommendation are required to be sent directly to Lori Carey, Department Coordinator at LoriCarey@sc.edu – Applications are not considered complete until at least 3 signed letters are received.
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204831
EEO Statement
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Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL: No
Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential