African American Studies Adjunct Faculty

African American Studies Adjunct Faculty

These postings are continuous to build a qualified pool of candidates. If your academic area matches the programmatic needs of USCB at any time, you will be contacted by the Department Chair to discuss teaching opportunities. Needs change semester to semester.

• Teach selected undergraduate courses in African American History on a course‑by‑course basis.
• Prepare lesson plans, deliver lectures, and assess student performance.
• Collaborate with faculty to support program goals.

• Master’s degree (M.S.) in History, Political Science, Government & Politics, Sociology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 18 graduate credit hours in African American Studies or related fields.
• Prior college‑level teaching experience preferred.
• Resume/CV and cover letter addressing teaching philosophy required.

Temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week receive health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement programs through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA). To learn more about USC benefits, visit the Working at USC section on the Applicant Portal.

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