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Assistant Professor-Theories of Civil Society and Civil Discourse
Salary
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Location
Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
9859856
Agency
University of South Carolina
Opening Date
10/02/2026
Closing Date
12/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Your application must be submitted online at https://apptrkr.com/9859856
Class Code:
UG74
Position Number:
9859856
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
Unclassified
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Assistant Professor-Theories of Civil Society and Civil Discourse Department: CAS Political Science Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. 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 bachelors 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 Department of Political Science and the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse, an academic center in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invite applications to fill a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Political Science, to begin August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Political Science. Applications are invited from scholars of civil society and public discourse in the American tradition. We seek candidates whose research considers the norms, practices, and institutions that sustain a flourishing and pluralistic civil society; as well as the responsibilities of citizens within it. Preferred candidates will engage with the historical traditions of American civic thought, and also bring these resources to bear on contemporary issues of public discourse, political polarization, and civic engagement. The successful candidate is expected to prioritize commitment to the Centers mission as described below.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Required Education and Experience - A Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field is required by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications - A Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field is required by the start date. - We seek candidates with well-conceived, theoretically informed research agendas who have the potential to publish, or have published, in high impact professional journals.
Additional Comments
Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant Letters of reference will be requested upon submission of your application. Review of applications will begin October 14, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Christopher Tollefsen at Tollefsen@sc.edu. Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: - Health and Life Insurance - Retirement Programs - Paid Tuition - Dependent Scholarships - Annual Leave - Sick Leave - 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) - Paid Parental Leave - Professional Development Opportunities Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C02%7CCORNELIM%40mailbox.sc.edu%7Cf852bcc5b365468ae90208dea9f8b354%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C639135082793327465%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FZTRlb2X58uoYCovHxbUZIvTDmCUO6RxuRHZo6lqnxQ%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9859856 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-b34834cf04c84804811053949bebdcdb
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Employer State of South Carolina
Agency University of South Carolina Address Division of Human Resources
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208
Phone 803-777-3821
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