• Job Description

  Req#: 165843

  Posting Details

  Posting Summary

  Logo
  Posting Number	FAC00060PO24
  Advertised Title	Assistant Professor of Spanish
  Campus	Sumter
  College/Division	USC Sumter College/Division Level
  Department	USC Sumter - Palmetto College
  Advertised Salary Range	Starting salary at least $58,840 per academic year depending on qualifications.
  Location of Vacancy
  Part/Full Time	Full Time
  Hours per Week	37.5
  Position Category	Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
  Basis	9 months
  Work County	Sumter
  Tenure Information	Tenure-Track/Tenured
  Job Search Category	Faculty

  About USC

  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.

  Inclusive Excellence Statement

  At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

  Benefits for FTE Positions

  The University of South Carolina (USC), 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 USC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.

  Position Description

  Advertised Job Summary	The University of South Carolina Sumter invites qualified candidates to apply for tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2024. Candidate must be willing and able to teach both lower and upper-level undergraduate courses in Spanish in both traditional and online settings. This is a 9-month full-time teaching, research, and service position. Candidates must possess a doctorate in Spanish or a related field from an accredited institution by the beginning date of employment, including credentials necessary for departmental approval to teach introductory and upper-level courses as needed. ABD candidates meeting the same qualifications will be considered for an interview but must have a terminal degree in hand by the time of appointment. The successful candidate must have at least 8 months of part-time experience as instructor of record for undergraduate courses (such as Beginning Spanish, Elementary Spanish, and/or Basic Proficiency Spanish) by the start date of employment. Courses will be taught face-to-face or online. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours (four courses) per semester. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is required. The position requires the academic advising of USC Sumter students. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining professional activity in scholarship and service, as well as to student advising, mentoring, and participation on campus and Palmetto College committees. Starting salary at least $58,840 per academic year depending on qualifications. The initial screening of applicants will begin April 3, 2024 and continue until filled. About USC Sumter USC Sumter is a two-year public university located in Sumter, South Carolina. It is one of the four regional USC campuses and part of the University of South Carolina System. As a regional branch campus of the University of South Carolina, USC Sumter is primarily a teaching institution. USCS is home to approximately 1380 students and fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. USCS confers two-year Associate of Arts/Science degrees, offers baccalaureate degree programs in business, education, and nursing through USC Aiken, and provides general education coursework applicable to baccalaureate and professional programs nationwide. This is the beginning of college education for many of our students. Learn more about USCS at www.uscsumter.edu. The University of South Carolina requires individuals to apply online for all job vacancies. You may access the USC Jobs Online Employment site at https://uscjobs.sc.edu . As part of the online process, applicants must submit an application letter (to include their goals of teaching at a 2-year campus in addition to their professional career goals and interests), vita, three current letters of recommendation (confidential letters to be submitted by the reviewers directly at the website), copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (evaluation of all foreign transcripts to be submitted by USC accepted agencies), teaching statement (to include a description of teaching philosophy, experience in undergraduate and non-majors courses, and approach to mentoring diverse individuals), teaching portfolio containing summaries of teaching evaluations or other evidence of excellence in undergraduate-level teaching, and a research statement. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the chair of the search committee: Dr. Damien Picariello at PICARIED@uscsumter.edu . University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
  Required Education and Experience	This is a 9-month full-time teaching, research, and service position. Candidates must possess a doctorate in Spanish or a related field from an accredited institution by the beginning date of employment, including credentials necessary for departmental approval to teach introductory and upper-level courses as needed. ABD candidates meeting the same qualifications will be considered for an interview but must have a terminal degree in hand by the time of appointment. The successful candidate must have at least 8 months of part-time experience as instructor of record for undergraduate courses (such as Beginning Spanish, Elementary Spanish, and/or Basic Proficiency Spanish) by the start date of employment.
  Preferred Qualifications	N/A

  Posting Detail Information

  Desired Start Date	08/16/2024
  Job Open Date	03/19/2024
  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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu . As part of the online process, applicants must submit an application letter (to include their goals of teaching at a 2-year campus in addition to their professional career goals and interests), vita, three current letters of recommendation (confidential letters to be submitted by the reviewers directly at the website), copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (evaluation of all foreign transcripts to be submitted by USC accepted agencies), teaching statement (to include a description of teaching philosophy, experience in undergraduate and non-majors courses, and approach to mentoring diverse individuals), teaching portfolio containing summaries of teaching evaluations or other evidence of excellence in undergraduate-level teaching, and a research statement. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the chair of the search committee: Dr. Damien Picariello at PICARIED@uscsumter.edu
  Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165812
  EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

• About the company

  The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina.

Notice