Visiting Assistant Professor

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number TMP01074PO22 Job Code Title Instructor Advertised Title Visiting Assistant Professor Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Political Science Salary $65,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Department of Political Science at the University of South Carolina seeks applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track visiting assistant professor position in Public Administration to begin August 16, 2022. The salary for this position is $65,000. This is a 9-month non-tenure track appointment, renewable for a second year based on Dean's approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science or a closely related field of study is required by the start date of appointment. Exceptions may be made for those who have successfully defended their dissertation prospectus and are actively working on completing their dissertation.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/16/2022 Proposed End Date 05/15/2023 Job Open Date 06/06/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

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 review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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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

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Other Supporting Documents