Adjunct Faculty in Biology

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03592PO23 Job Code Title Lecturer Advertised Title Adjunct Faculty in Biology Campus Sumter College/Division USC Sumter College/Division Level Department USC Sumter - Palmetto College Salary Salary commensurate with education & experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per Week 20 Work Schedule Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

USC Sumter is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Biology to begin January 2024 to teach BIOL 110 (General Biology). Minimum qualifications for this position include a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Biological or Natural Sciences. Teaching experience in post-secondary education desired. Experience teaching the above-named course or equivalent is a plus. This appointment is on a course-by-course basis.

Salary is commensurate with education, experience and discipline.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for this position include a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date 01/08/2024 Proposed End Date Job Open Date 12/05/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

The University of South Carolina requires individuals to apply online for all job vacancies. You may access the USC Jobs Online Employment site at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). An unofficial transcript must be attached in addition to the required application, cover letter, and vitae. If you have any questions about the application procedures, please call . If you are hired to teach for USC Sumter, you will be required to submit an official copy of your transcripts.

Review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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Position Attributes

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

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