Developmental and Cognitive Psychology Instructor

Developmental and Cognitive Psychology Instructor

The faculty of the Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2026, or January 1, 2027. It is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent on Dean's approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. The opportunity for promotion is available based on years of service and evidence of successful performance.

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses at all levels. The expected teaching load is 4-4, however, course releases may be given based on additional service in the Department, College, and University. Please note that this position is advertised as "on campus"; remote options will not be considered.

The Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time Instructor to join our vibrant, innovative, and expanding department. The department serves approximately 2000 majors with 50 tenure track and 19 instructional faculty. Our vision is to advance knowledge and solve real-world problems to improve health and well-being through high quality and impactful teaching. The broad research foci of the department include child and family, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, quantitative psychology, school psychology, and clinical community psychology with an emphasis on diversity and health disparities.

We are also increasing our experiential learning opportunities. Given these exciting and innovative teaching advancements, coupled with increasing enrollment, we seek to expand our Professional Track Faculty to meet both continuing and changing needs.

Required

Education and Experience:

Applicants must have a minimum of a master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in hand by the time of appointment in the field of Psychology and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will contribute to this vision by having previous teaching experience in general introductory psychology courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods) and have a focus in one of the areas listed below.

• Cognitive Psychology: expertise is needed to cover courses such as Survey of Learning and Memory, Cognitive Psychology, Sensation and Perception, or related topics.
• Developmental Psychology: expertise in developmental psychology to teach introductory and specialized coursework, including courses such as Lifespan, Child, Adolescent, Exceptional Children, Cognitive Development, or related topics.

Benefits for State Employees:
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits:
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits:
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits:
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.