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Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number FAC00147PO26 Advertised Title Clinical Assistant Professor in STEM Education Campus Columbia College/Division College of Education Department CED Teacher Education Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Department of Teacher Education at the University of South Carolina seeks applications for a 9-month professional track position in STEM Education at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor anticipated to begin August 2027.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the successful candidate include: (a) teaching graduate and undergraduate coursework in one or more of mathematics education, science education, and STEM education; (b) delivering K - 12 transdisciplinary STEM and/or project-based education content and pedagogy; and ( c) supporting the service needs of the Ed.D. in Educational Practice and Innovation with a concentration in STEM Education program, the Department of Teacher Education, and the College of Education.
Required Education and Experience
Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Mathematics Education, Science Education, Curriculum and Instruction, STEM Education, or a related field.
Candidates must also have: (a) excellent teaching skills; (b) the ability to mentor doctoral students; ( c) evidence of a continued record of professional development which may include scholarly productivity, and (d) experience with online teaching/learning platforms (e.g., Blackboard, Zoom); (e) three years of experience working with P-12 students and/or teacher education candidates in schools; (f) the ability to incorporate innovative pedagogies around school and community based learning, and (g) the ability to collaborate with a wide range of colleagues and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students is also preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 08/16/2027 Job Open Date 10/19/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
The College of Education application process is conducted through electronic communication. Required documents to upload to this posting are: (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) list of at least three professional references to include e-mail addresses and phone numbers, and (4) unofficial transcripts for all earned degrees (upload as one PDF document under tab for "other supporting documents"). Also note that official transcripts will be required for all finalists.
For all Finalist: The online submission of at least three (3) letters of recommendation (on letterhead) will be required from the references listed on the application as provided by the candidate. Each reference listed will be prompted by an email notification regarding when to upload their letter of recommendation to our online system on behalf of the candidate.
Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Brooke Whitworth, Ph.D., bwhit@sc.edu, Search Committee Chair.
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.
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