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Logo Posting Number TMP00555PO26 Job Code Title Research Assistant Professor Advertised Title Research Assistant Professor Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Institute of Southern Studies Salary $70,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule
Job Search Category Temporary Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina
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 successful candidate will be required to teach 2 courses each Fall and Spring semester, one course entitled "Introduction to South Carolina," and a second, "Introduction to the American South". Administratively, the successful candidate will serve as content coordinator, scheduler, and assistant producer of our highly successful Take on the South podcast; help coordinate and increase the Institute's social media presence; assist in generating student and community interest and engagement with the Institute's various digital initiatives; and help develop demand for the Institute's Minor in Southern Studies.
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Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 01/01/2027 Proposed End Date 12/15/2027 Job Open Date 04/28/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Letters of recommendation are required to be sent directly to Lori Carey, Department Coordinator at LoriCarey@sc.edu - Applications are not considered complete until at least 3 signed letters are received.
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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204831 EEO Statement
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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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