Visiting Assistant Professor

Posting Summary

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03291PO25 Job Code Title Visiting Assistant Professor Advertised Title Visiting Assistant Professor Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS College of Arts and Sciences Salary $65,000 Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule

* Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm

* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Job Search Category Temporary Faculty

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

Benefits for Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse is building a cohort of permanent and visiting faculty to assist in its research and teaching needs in fields centered on themes such as ordered liberty, rule of law, democratic self-governance, justice, and unalienable rights. These

scholars will promote the dialogic, cultural, and civic literacies that are essential to a well-ordered and flourishing polity.

This position comes with a 2:2 teaching load; scholars who can teach courses required by the State's REACH Act are particularly desired. Visiting Assistant Professors appointed in the Center are expected to devote significant time to their proposed research. They are also encouraged to attend or participate in various activities of the Center, including faculty-student seminars, colloquia, and public lectures.

Qualifications

Visiting Assistant Professors are required to have a Ph.D in a relevant field awarded within the last three years (no earlier than September 1, 2022). Applicants will be considered from a wide range of fields including, but not limited to, philosophy, history, political science, religious studies, and English literature.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Proposed End Date 05/15/2027 Job Open Date 12/04/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

A complete application must include the following:

* a curriculum vitae

* a scholarly paper written in the past three years

* a statement (no more than 1,500 words) describing the proposed research

* contact information for two references

For priority consideration, application materials must be received by January 15, 2026; applications will continue to be reviewed until positions are filled. Awards will be announced in March 2025 or earlier.

Please address any inquiries to:

Christopher Tollefsen

Interim Executive Director

South Carolina Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse

University of South Carolina

ctollefs.edu

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

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