Education ​/ Teaching Instructor, University Professor

Job Responsibilities

Instructor

Department: CAS Criminology and Criminal Justice

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

About UofSC

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.

Advertised

Job Summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, professional-track Instructor position in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice to begin August 16, 2026. The initial appointment may be for one or three years, and may be renewed, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. Renewal for each subsequent year is also contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funds.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, advising undergraduate students, directing undergraduate student research as needed, providing service to the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at USC
-Columbia, and keeping up with new and developing knowledge and issues in the field.

The position is a professional-track, 9-month appointment with a teaching load of 8 courses for the academic year (4 each major semester). While some instructional assignments may include distance delivery, instructors must be available for on-campus courses in Columbia.

Required

Education and Experience

* Applicants must hold a master's, JD, or Ph.D. degree and have completed at least 18 graduate credit hours in criminology, criminal justice, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

* Applicants must be capable of teaching introductory and upper-division undergraduate courses.

* Commitment to excellence in teaching and fostering student learning is expected.

* The university provides opportunities for promotion to higher non-tenure track ranks for eligible instructors.

Preferred Qualifications

* Commitment to excellence in teaching and fostering student learning is expected, and experience as a professional in the field is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Job Close Date

03/27/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applications must include:

(1) A cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests.

(2) A curriculum vitae.

(3) The names and email addresses of 3 references. Note that applications are not complete until these three components are received.

Review of applications begins February 9, 2026. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Wendy Regoeczi. Email: regoeczi.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.

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