Department: CED Teacher Education
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications.
About UofSC
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.
Advertised Job Summary
The Department of Teacher Education at the University of South Carolina seeks applications for a 9-month professional track position in Teacher Education at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor anticipated to begin August 2027.
Job Responsibilities: Responsibilities of the successful candidate include: (a) teaching undergraduate education courses; (b) delivering P-12 teacher core education and content coursework emphasizing content and pedagogy; (c) connecting and developing relationships with local schools; and (d) supporting the service needs of the undergraduate initial licensure programs and graduate programs in the college, the Department of Teacher Education, and the College of Education.
Required Education and Experience
Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
Candidates must be able to: (a) demonstrate excellent teaching skills; (b) mentor doctoral students; (c) maintain a continued record of professional development, which may include scholarly productivity; (d) incorporate innovative pedagogies related to school- and community-based learning; and (e) collaborate with a wide range of colleagues and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of experience working with pre-adolescents/adolescents in P-12 settings and/or teacher education candidates in schools. Prior experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students is also preferred.
Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred: (a) expertise in Language and Literacy, and (b) successful experiences in cultivating partnerships across a range of schools to advance undergraduate initial licensure programs in P-12 environments.
Special Instructions to Applicant
The College of Education application process is conducted through electronic communication. Required documents to upload to this posting are: (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) list of at least three professional references to include e-mail addresses and phone numbers, and (4) unofficial transcripts for all earned degrees (upload as one PDF document under tab for “other supporting documents”). Also note that official transcripts will be required for all finalists.
For all Finalist: The online submission of at least three (3) letters of recommendation (on letterhead) will be required from the references listed on the application as provided by the candidate. Each reference listed will be prompted by an email notification regarding when to upload their letter of recommendation to our online system on behalf of the candidate.
Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Jenny Powell, powell42@mailbox.sc.edu, Search Committee Chair.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) 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 review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213375
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