Instructor; Two Positions

Position Summary

Title:

Instructor (two full‑time, professional‑track positions) – Department of History, Columbia, University of South Carolina.

Posting No.: FAC
00236PO25.

Start date:

August 16 2026. 9‑month appointment with a teaching load of 8 courses per academic year.

• PhD in History (or a related field) with demonstrable experience teaching and researching the history of the founding documents of the United States government, specifically the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers, Emancipation Proclamation, and documents of the African American Freedom Struggle.
• Interest in shaping civics education for the 21st century.
• ABD candidates welcome;
  PhD must be conferred by the start date of August 16 2026.

• PhD in History (or a related field) with demonstrable experience teaching and researching the history of the founding documents of the United States government, specifically the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers, Emancipation Proclamation, and documents of the African American Freedom Struggle.
• Interest in shaping civics education for the 21st century.
• ABD candidates welcome;
  PhD must be conferred by the start date of August 16 2026.

Applications must include: cover letter describing research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, a brief (≤20 pages) writing sample, and the names and email addresses of three references.

Letters of recommendation must be sent directly to the Department Coordinator, Lori Carey, at Lori Carey
. Applications are considered complete only after receiving at least three signed letters.

Review of completed applications will begin on 02/01/2026.

Inquiries may be directed to Lori Carey at Lori Carey
.

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