Instructor

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	FAC00209PO22
Advertised Title	Instructor
Campus	Columbia
College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS Walker Institute
Advertised Salary Range	$43,000
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	40
Position Category	Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis	9 months
Work County	Richland
Tenure Information	Professional Track
Job Search Category	Faculty

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About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.

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Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal. 

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The Institute for Southern Studies and the Walker Institute for International and Area Studies at the University of South Carolina invite applications for a Professional Track Faculty member. The ideal applicant will teach undergraduate courses and conduct service related to the transnational Latinx community in the US South, as well as making contributions to our curricula in Global Studies, Latin American Studies, and Southern Studies. The preferred candidate should be able to teach the history and culture of both the American South and Latin America and the Caribbean, including some of the longstanding historical, sociocultural, and economic relationships between the Anglophone South and Latin America. This 9-month professional track appointment is renewable based on Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. The base teaching load for professional faculty is 4-4, however, we anticipate the successful candidate will receive course reductions in consideration for significant service to Institutes, college, and university including public facing programming.
Required Education and Experience	Candidates must have completed an M.A. in Latin American Studies, Southern Studies, Global Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, History, Political Science, Religious Studies, English/Comparative Literature, and other closely related fields by the time of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications	Ph.D. in Latin American Studies, Southern Studies, Global Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, History, Political Science, Religious Studies, English/Comparative Literature, and other closely related fields

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date	08/16/2023
Job Open Date	09/26/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu . Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement describing how Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Accessibility, and Justice (DEIBAJ) activities have been or will be included in your teaching, mentoring, and service in our program and (4) the names and contact information of three referees. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022.Inquiries about this position may be directed to Prof. Carl Dahlman (carl.dahlman@sc.edu ) or Prof. Mark Smith (smithmm@mailbox.sc.edu ). Please send letters of recommendation directly towalkersearch@mailbox.sc.edu
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/129596
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