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Posting Number FAC00035PO26
Advertised Title Instructor of Speech Communication
Campus Columbia College
Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS English
Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Position Category Full-time
Equivalent FTE Basis 9 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Professional Track
Job Search Category Faculty
About USC
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary The Department of English in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina's flagship campus in Columbia invites applications for a full time professional-track faculty position at the rank of Instructor in its Speech Communication and Rhetoric Program to begin August 16, 2026. This is a 9-month appointment with full benefits and a teaching load of eight courses across the academic year. The initial appointment may be for one or three years and is renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs and the availability of funding. Professional-track faculty may also become eligible for promotion and renewable contracts up to 5 years in length.
The successful candidates will teach a 4-4 load of courses that may include, dependent upon the needs of the department: Public Communication (SPCH 140), Communicating Moral Issues (SPCH 213), Business and Professional Speaking (SPCH 230), and Argumentation and Debate (SPCH 260). With these hires we seek to expand our professional-track faculty to provide excellent, engaging and effective instruction in oral communication.
Required Education and Experience Candidates must have completed an MA in Speech Communication or a closely related field by August 15, 2026 and have a minimum of two years of experience teaching speech communication at the college level with evidence of effectiveness and innovation.
Preferred Qualifications We prefer candidates with a PhD in Speech Communication with experience and demonstrated excellence teaching in the field.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 08/16/2026
Job Open Date 03/16/2026
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at httpsuscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must include: 1) a cover letter describing teaching experience and interests; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) the names and email addresses of 3 references (the search committee will request letters of recommendation directly); and 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness to be submitted under "Other Supporting Documents" which might include a statement of teaching philosophy, student evaluations, sample syllabi, sample peer observations, etc.
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. At the University of South Carolina positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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. Please direct inquiries about the search to Gina Ercolini, Director of the Speech Communication and Rhetoric Program, ERCOLINI@mailbox.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.
Quicklink for Posting httpsuscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203451
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Other Supporting Documents List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents