Instructor of Sociology

Posting Summary

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00239PO25 Advertised Title Instructor of Sociology Campus Lancaster College/Division USC Lancaster College/Division Level Department USC Lancaster - Palmetto College Advertised Salary Range $50,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Lancaster Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty

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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.

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Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

The University of South Carolina Lancaster, a Palmetto College campus of the University of South Carolina located approximately thirty-five (35) miles south of Charlotte, NC seeks candidates for a professional track faculty position in Sociology for a 9-month appointment at the rank of Instructor beginning August 16, 2026.

The faculty member will normally teach twelve credit hours per semester or its equivalent, including evening and distributed learning courses as needed. The basic requirement is to teach sociology courses. In addition to teaching foundational courses for freshmen and sophomore students, there may be opportunities to teach upper division course in the University's Palmetto College online bachelor's degree programs. Candidates must be willing to teach dual credit high school students at both Indian Land and main campus locations.

Instructors must have a commitment to university/community service.

Required

Education and Experience

Applicants must have a master's degree in sociology or other appropriate degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in sociology, including credentials necessary for departmental approval by the start date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 10/28/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

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 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.

Only applications and materials submitted through the online application process will be considered.

A complete application must include the following:

* Complete application form

* Cover Letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* Transcripts - Graduate transcripts should be uploaded as Other Supporting Documents

* Contact information - including a phone number and email address-for a minimum of three professional references

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