Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science

Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science

University of South Carolina Lancaster (Palmetto College) seeks a tenure‑track faculty member for a 9‑month Assistant Professor appointment beginning August 16, 2027.

• Deliver courses for freshmen and sophomore majors and non‑majors, including BIOL 102/102L and 301/301L, ENVR 101, BIOL 110, BIOL 270/270L.
• Teach courses focused on ecology, environmental science, evolution, organismal diversity, and animal dissection.
• Maintain a normal semester load of twelve contact hours (lectures, labs, evenings, distributed learning) and contribute to the online bachelor’s degree programs.
• Provide dual‑credit instruction for high‑school students at the main campus and potential Indian Land locations.
• Engage in scholarship and university/community service.

• PhD in biology or an appropriate related discipline.
• Minimum 18 graduate credit hours in biology, including credentials for departmental approval by the start date.
• Academic credentials and ABD status considered.

• N/A

• Teaching status: 9‑month, 37.5 hours per week, full‑time.
• Location:
  
  Lancaster, SC.
• Salary: USD $50,000 annually.
• Final date to receive applications: until filled.

State‑employment benefits include health and life insurance, paid leave, retirement, and access to the State of SC and PEBA benefits package. For more information, visit the USC “Working at USC” section.

Applicants must submit an online application, a cover letter addressing the qualifications listed here, a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (uploaded as “Other Supporting Documents”), and contact information for at least three professional references. Only materials submitted through the online process will be considered.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.