Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

9809829

Agency

University of South Carolina

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

10/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

UG75

Position Number:

9809829

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Under agency specific application procedures, use this verbiage: Your application must be submitted online at https://apptrkr.com/9809829. Google Chrome must be used as the preferred internet browser to enter the applicant portal. QuickLink (Place in Browser): https://apptrkr.com/9809829

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

Department: SOMC Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Science

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience

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 bachelors 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 Division of Counseling and Rehabilitation located within the USC Floyd School of Medicines Department of Neuropsychiatry & Behavioral Science, is seeking applications for a full-time, 12 month, non-tenure-track position.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and creative individual who values working collaboratively with faculty and students and will contribute to the programs mission through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service.

This position is designated as core faculty within a CACREP-accredited program. The USC Floyd School of Medicine counseling and rehabilitation program, established in 1966, has a long history of preparing qualified professional counselors. With our long-standing emphasis on both traditional as well as clinical rehabilitation counseling, our graduates are eligible to sit for the CRC exam and pursue the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential as well. We are currently accredited through 2029 by CACREP as a clinical rehabilitation counseling program.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching minimum of 6 classes (3/3) during the regular academic year and 2 classes in summer
• Serving as advisor to students
• Conducting supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, and thesis supervision
• Supervising the work of students and/or graduate assistants
• Engaging in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.
• Providing services to the program, university and the profession.
• Serving on departmental, college and university committees.
• Actively collaborating on program and departmental administrative activities.

Review of candidates will begin January 4, 2027 and will continue until the position is filled.

Complete the online faculty application using the Quicklink:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/xxxxxx.

Include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• list of 3 references
• statement of teaching philosophy

Finalist will be required to provide 3 letters of recommendation.

Required Education and Experience

• Earned doctorate in counselor education and supervision, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, or have a doctoral degree in a related field and been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before 7/1/2013.
• Preparation and experience in counselor education and supervision and/or in clinical counseling. Identification with the counseling profession through memberships and professional organizations (i.e., ACA and/or its divisions).
• Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
• Experience providing counseling supervision to counseling students.
• Eligibility for National Certified Counselor (NCC) and South Carolina licensed professional counselor (LPC) and/or licensed addiction counselor (LAC) within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising Practicum and internship students.
• Experience with and/or capacity to contribute to process of maintaining CACREP accreditation, curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation.
• Experience providing mental health and/or career counseling to people with disabilities.
• Ability to teach clinical addiction courses such as Addiction and the Family, Addiction Rehabilitation, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
• Ability to teach counseling courses such as Counseling Theories and Practice, and Group Counseling.
• Capacity to advise diverse students.
• Evidence of a scholarly agenda in the field of clinical rehabilitation counseling.
• Eligibility for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or addiction certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Job Close Date

10/24/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

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://apptrkr.com/9809829

EEO Statement

The 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.

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Minimum and Additional Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Earned doctorate in counselor education and supervision, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, or have a doctoral degree in a related field and been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before 7/1/2013.
• Preparation and experience in counselor education and supervision and/or in clinical counseling. Identification with the counseling profession through memberships and professional organizations (i.e., ACA and/or its divisions).
• Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
• Experience providing counseling supervision to counseling students.
• Eligibility for National Certified Counselor (NCC) and South Carolina licensed professional counselor (LPC) and/or licensed addiction counselor (LAC) within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising Practicum and internship students.
• Experience with and/or capacity to contribute to process of maintaining CACREP accreditation, curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation.
• Experience providing mental health and/or career counseling to people with disabilities.
• Ability to teach clinical addiction courses such as Addiction and the Family, Addiction Rehabilitation, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
• Ability to teach counseling courses such as Counseling Theories and Practice, and Group Counseling.
• Capacity to advise diverse students.
• Evidence of a scholarly agenda in the field of clinical rehabilitation counseling.
• Eligibility for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or addiction certification

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency University of South Carolina Address Division of Human Resources

Columbia, South Carolina, 29208

Phone 803-777-3821

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.