Education ​/ Teaching Instructor, University Professor

Instructor – Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina

Position:
Full‑time, professional‑track Instructor, beginning August 16, 2026. Initial appointment may be for one or three years; renewal may be granted subject to performance, departmental needs and funding. Salary range is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Teaching load: 8 courses for the academic year (four each major semester). Some distance delivery may occur; instructor must be available for on‑campus courses in Columbia.

• Teach undergraduate courses, including introductory and upper‑division offerings.
• Advise undergraduate students and direct undergraduate research as needed.
• Provide service to the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of developments in the field.

• Hold a master’s, JD, or Ph.D. degree and have completed at least 18 graduate credit hours in criminology, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
• Be capable of teaching introductory and upper‑division undergraduate courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and fostering student learning.
• Eligible for promotion to higher non‑tenure‑track ranks.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and fostering student learning, with experience as a professional in the field.

• A cover letter describing research and teaching interests.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Names and email addresses of three references.

Desired start date: 08/16/2026. Job open date: 02/11/2026. Job close date: 03/27/2026. Position is open until filled and will close on the stated job close date.

Contact:
Dr. Wendy Regoeczi, Email: regoeczi.edu. Review of applications begins March 1, 2026.

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