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Logo Posting Number TMP02549PO26 Job Code Title Instructor Advertised Title Adjunct Faculty - Public Safety Executive Leadership Master of Studies in Law Campus Columbia College/Division School of Law Department LAW Excellence in Policing & Public Safety Masters Program Salary Dependent Upon Qualification Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per Week 20 Work Schedule
Job Search Category Faculty
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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.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina School of Law invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in the Public Safety Executive Leadership Master of Studies in Law program for the Fall 2027 term.
We are seeking subject-matter experts to teach one or more of the following courses:
Courses are offered in either eight- or sixteen-week formats. The eight-week courses are 100% online and asynchronous. The sixteen-week courses are delivered in a hybrid format, with an in-person component lasting approximately 2-3 days. Instructors are responsible for delivering course curriculum and assignments consistent with University of South Carolina and Excellence in Policing & Public Safety Program standards and expectations; teaching in both online and in-person settings, reviewing and grading class assignments and engaging with students to promote a rewarding learning environment.
The program will offer cohorts in Columbia, South Carolina, and upon final approvals, Washington, D.C. Instructors teaching the D.C. cohort must reside within 75 miles of the D.C. metropolitan area to facilitate the required in-person component. The in-person component is roughly 2-3 days per course.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a minimum of seven years of substantial relevant professional experience in law enforcement, criminology, criminal justice, public health, public policy, or a related field; advanced academic credentials (master's degree, Juris Doctorate, Ph.D.) in a relevant discipline are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate subject-matter expertise, strong communication skills, and a high likelihood of success teaching in a hybrid online environment. A willingness to contribute to the School of Law's academic community is essential, as well as a commitment to the Excellence in Policing and Public Safety (EPPS) teaching philosophy.
The EPPS teaching philosophy emphasizes delivering theoretically sound and practically relevant information in a rigorous, engaging way that prepares our students to apply what they learn in novel, complex, and uncertain operational environments. Our instructors are expected to share own expertise to benefit student learning while still maintaining high fidelity to our cohesive program of study.
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date 08/16/2027 Proposed End Date 12/31/2027 Job Open Date 11/02/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
In their cover letter, applicants should identify all courses for which they wish to be considered and indicate whether they are interested in teaching in South Carolina, the D.C. metropolitan area, or both.
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.
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Position Attributes
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
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