Education ​/ Teaching Instructor, Academic

Posting Number FAC
00008PO26

Advertised Title Instructor

Campus Columbia

College of Arts and Sciences

Department CAS Criminology and Criminal Justice

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

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 40

Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis 9 months

Tenure Information Professional Track

Job Search Category Faculty

Work County Richland

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.

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave 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)..

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.

• 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.

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

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