Adjunct Instructor - Intensive English Program

Position Summary

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We are only accepting applications submitted by October 18, 2026.

Job Code

Title:

Instructor

Advertised

Title:

Adjunct Instructor - Intensive English Program

Campus:
Columbia

College/Division:
Division of Academic Affairs and Provost

Department: PROV Global Carolina

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy:
Part/Full Time Part Time

Hours per Week: 26

Work Schedule:

• Each term consists of courses taught 5 days a week for an 8-week period.
• Individual teaching schedules vary per term depending on the assigned classes and may range from 10-26 hours per week.

Job Search Category:
Temporary Faculty

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in‑person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Performs all aspects of instruction for USC’s intensive English program to students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds. Reviews all program materials and prepares all lessons, assessments, and class assignments. Evaluates learning outcomes and recommends students for retention or progression to USC. Reports to Director of English Programs for Internationals.

• Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language/Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/ TEFL OR Master’s degree in a related field with TEFL / TESL certification.
• Experience in an intensive English program preferred.

• Number of Vacancies: 3
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• Proposed End Date: 12/18/2026
• Job Open Date: 09/18/2026
• Job Close Date: 10/18/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  No

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213334

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