• Job Description

  Req#: 186690

  Posting Details

  Posting Summary

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  Posting Number	FAC00065PO25
  Advertised Title	Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science
  Campus	Upstate
  College/Division	USC Upstate College/Division Level
  Department	UPS History, Political Science, Philosophy & American Studies
  Advertised Salary Range	Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  Location of Vacancy	USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
  Part/Full Time	Full Time
  Hours per Week	37.5
  Position Category	Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
  Basis	9 months
  Work County	Spartanburg
  Tenure Information	Professional Track
  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.

  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 "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

  Position Description

  Advertised Job Summary	Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science University of South Carolina Upstate FAC Spartanburg, SC The University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach during the 2025-26 academic year. This faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus. The selected candidate will teach a 4-4 load that includes American National Government and upper-level courses in law and judicial politics with topics such as civil rights, liberties, and the intersection of law, justice, and society. Ability to teach courses in public administration or public policy would be helpful, but is not required. Teaching modality includes in-person and online courses, either asynchronously or in a hybrid format. Therefore, experience teaching online is beneficial. The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate among its Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 2 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a community of outstanding faculty, committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, who explore the human condition through the use of engaging dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate instruction. With small class sizes and an emphasis on student achievement, our faculty craft unique learning experiences that help students reach their personal and professional goals. The College embraces diversity, encourages meaningful community engagement, and emphasizes scholarly production. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.uscupstate.edu/cahss .
  Required Education and Experience	Ph.D. in Political Science is required by the start date of the appointment. ABD candidates with a completion date by August 15, 2025, are welcome to apply. A successful background check is required.
  Preferred Qualifications

  Posting Detail Information

  Desired Start Date	08/16/2025
  Job Open Date	04/30/2025
  Job Close Date
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Special Instructions to Applicant	To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded under “Other Supporting Documents”. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings. Dr. Allison Ellis, Search Committee Chair University of South Carolina Upstate 800 University Way Media 135 Spartanburg, SC (864) 503-5752 CLARK4@uscupstate.edu
  Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/186196
  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.

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

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