Instructor

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	FAC00248PO22
Advertised Title	Instructor
Campus	Columbia
College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS Psychology
Advertised Salary Range	We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
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 Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time Professional Faculty to join our vibrant, innovative and expanding Department. 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 expanding our experiential learning opportunities and are core contributors to a recently added neuroscience major. Given these exciting and innovative teaching advancements, coupled with increasing enrollment, we seek to expand our Professional Faculty to meet needs in our general Introductory Psychology courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods) as well as: • Developmental Psychology: expertise in developmental psychology including Lifespan, Child, Adolescent, Exceptional Children, Cognitive Development, or related topics is needed to teach introductory and specialized coursework in this domain. • Neuroscience: training in cognitive or behavioral neuroscience is needed to cover teaching in introductory and specialized courses that could include, but are not limited to, Sensation & Perception, Cognitive Neuroscience, Drug Use & Effects, or an advanced laboratory course in neuroscience. • Social Psychology/Multi-Cultural Psychology: expertise is needed to cover courses such as Survey of Social Psychology, Multi-Cultural Psychology and other related courses, notably Behavioral & Mental Disorders and/or Survey of Personality. This position is a 9-month, Professional Track appointment with a start date of January 1, 2023, renewable based 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 as described above. Applicants must have a minimum of a M.S. degree, (Ph.D. preferred) in Psychology and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The expected teaching load is 4-4, however, course releases may be given based on additional service in the Department, College, and University. The Department of Psychology serves 1400+ majors with 40 tenure track and 8 instructional faculty.
Required Education and Experience	Applicants must have a minimum of a M.S. degree, (Ph.D. preferred) in Psychology and demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications	Ph.D. preferred in Psychology and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date	01/01/2023
Job Open Date	11/02/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references (Please also note how/when you will solicit letters. Remember that applications are not complete until at least 3 letters signed and on letterhead are received. If the referee does not have letterhead available, they can create their own personal letterhead using Word – this usually applies to retired faculty who serve as references). Please address inquiries to COOLEYAM@mailbox.sc.edu Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should a review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/131396
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