Assistant Professor of Biology

Posting Summary

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00179PO25 Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Biology 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 Tenure-Track/Tenured 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 tenure track faculty position in Biology for a 9-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biology beginning August 16, 2026.

The faculty member will normally teach twelve contact hours per semester or its equivalent, including labs, evening, and distributed learning courses as needed. The basic requirement is to teach biology courses for majors and non-majors suitable for freshmen and sophomore students, particularly courses focused on ecology, evolution, organismal diversity, and animal dissection. In addition to teaching these courses, there are opportunities to teach upper division courses in the University's Palmetto College online bachelor's degree programs.

Candidates must be willing to teach dual credit high school students and at both main campus and potentially the Indian Land locations.

Assistant Professors must have a commitment to scholarship and university/community service.

Required

Education and Experience

Applicants must have a PhD in biology or another appropriate degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in biology, including credentials necessary for departmental approval by the start date of employment (ABDs considered).

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 09/15/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants must complete an application, upload a cover letter that specifically addresses the applicant's qualifications, provide a curriculum vitae, and share graduate transcripts (uploaded as "Other Supporting Documents"). Applicants must also provide contact information, to include an email address, for a minimum of three professional references.

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

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.

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