Instructor of Biology

About UofSC 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.

University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Instructor of Biology. This is a non-tenure-track faculty position focused on teaching introductory biology and health science courses that support USCB's nursing, public health, and general education curricula. The successful candidate will teach courses such as Anatomy, Human Physiology, General Physiology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and/or Bacteriology, based on departmental needs and the candidate's qualifications and areas of expertise.

The position carries a teaching load of 15 credit hours per semester (equivalent to five courses). Courses may be offered at any of USCB's three campuses in Bluffton, Beaufort, or Hilton Head Island, and the successful candidate should be prepared to teach at multiple locations as needed.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will only be requested for applicants invited for an on-site interview.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, veteran status or genetics.

Master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).

Previous experience teaching at the college level is preferred.

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The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.