Education ​/ Teaching Instructor, University Professor

Posting Summary

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00159PO25 Advertised Title Instructor Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Biological Sciences 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

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Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

The faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2026. The position is a 9-month appointment with a 4:4 teaching load (or an equivalent of 12 credit hours of courses each academic semester) that centers around instruction in the field of Animal Sciences.

This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean's approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

The successful candidate will teach courses in the field of Animal Sciences (BIOL 351 Introduction to Animal Science, BIOL 351L Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory, BIOL 465 Domestic Animal Nutrition), and, on occasion, Introductory Biology courses (BIOL 101 Biological Principles I, and BIOL 102 Biological Principles II). The 4:4 teaching load is equivalent to teaching 12 credit hours of courses each semester.

These 12 hours can be any combination of lectures as needed by the department.

The Department of Biological Sciences is a multidisciplinary unit of approximately 2,200 undergraduate students, 80 graduate students, 38 tenure-line, and 25 professional track faculty representing a broad range of research areas ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). USC () is comprised of the state's flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one of the top 50 "Best Colleges" according to U.S. News and World Report).

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Education and Experience

Candidates must hold a minimum of a master's degree in biology or closely related field (or PhD candidates without a Master's must be ABD) at the time of appointment. Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must hold a minimum of a master's degree in biology or closely related field (or PhD candidates without a Master's must be ABD) at the time of appointment. Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 09/05/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vita, (3) a statement of teaching interests, experience, and expertise (1-2 pages), and (4) the names and email addresses of 3 references.

Professional references will be contacted directly by the Chair of the Search Committee, and letters will be requested on the candidate's behalf.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Amanda P. Zeigler, Undergraduate Director, Department of Biological Sciences (polsona.edu).

Review of applications will begin on 10/15/2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

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 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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