Legal Writing Instructor

Special Instructions

The hired Legal Writing Instructor will be required to provide verification of the award of his/her J.D. degree, as documented by the receipt of an official transcript from the Registrar of their degree granting institution to the Office of the Dean, School of Law. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days; after that period the department may close the posting at any time.

The employment site is updated regularly. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary with each position. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Title: Legal Writing Instructor
Campus: Columbia
Department: School of Law
Salary: $85,000 – $92,000 (commensurate with experience)
Location: Columbia, SC
Employment Type: Full Time, 9‑month professional‑track appointment (no tenure, eligible for promotion)
Hours per Week: 37.5

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system transforms the lives of South Carolinians through eight institutions and 20 locations. More than 50,000 students are enrolled across campuses, including a research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four‑year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. The system emphasizes service, building healthier, more educated communities throughout South Carolina and beyond.

Desired

Start Date:

08/16/2026
Job Open Date: 01/05/2026
Job Close Date: Open until filled

USC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave, and retirement programs. For more information, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References & Contact Information

• Additional supporting materials (optional)

• * Do you have a J.D. degree and at least two years of experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship or law school teaching or tutoring experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please provide your law school class rank and grade point average at graduation.
  • (Open Ended Question)

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.