Job Details
Teaching Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Department: UPS Sociology, Criminal Justice & Women's Studies
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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
Teaching Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice University of South Carolina Upstate
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Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg campus.
USC Upstate is seeking an applicant for a Professional or Tenure Track faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate criminal justice courses. The selected candidate will teach a 4-4 load (Assistant Professor) or a 5-5 load (Teaching Assistant Professor) that includes Introduction to Criminal Justice, Research Methods, lower- and upper-level courses as well as graduate classes in Advanced Research Methods, and special topics. The selected candidate will teach in addition to in person courses, online courses either asynchronously or in a hybrid format. The selected candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda and/or engage in service to the department, college, and university.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate No. 2 among Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 1 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of more than 5,000 students and employs approximately 800 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. The strong international presence in the region is likewise evident among the faculty and students, who come from more than 25 countries. The university offers 50 degree programs and its graduates provide a talent pipeline to Upstate schools, businesses and health care facilities. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool of faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer.
USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who (i) have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and (ii) show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. USC Upstate is committed to building a faculty with expertise in student and civic engagement and active learning pedagogies, (e.g. service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application) and with teaching online or hybrid courses. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars.
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a community of outstanding faculty, committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, who explore the human condition through the use of engaging dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate instruction. With small class sizes and an emphasis on student achievement, our faculty craft unique learning experiences that help students reach their personal and professional goals. The College embraces diversity, encourages meaningful community engagement, and emphasizes scholarly production. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.uscupstate.edu/cahss.
Required Education and Experience
The Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Women's and Gender Studies invites qualified candidates to submit applications for Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (tenure-track) or Teaching Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) of Criminal Justice.
Candidates for the Teaching Assistant Professor position must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and/or service. Candidates for Assistant Professor position must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
This is a 9-month, tenure-track position with a start date of August 16, 2027, that serves both in-person and online degree programs.
A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely-related field is required by the start date of the appointment. ABD candidates with a completion date by August 15, 2027 are welcome to apply. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.
Dr. Robert Sarver, Search Committee Chair
Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Women's and Gender Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Email: SarverII@uscupstate.edu
Phone: 865-503-5682
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213543
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