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Logo Posting Number FAC00080PO26 Advertised Title Instructor of Biology Campus Sumter College/Division USC Sumter College/Division Level Department USC Sumter - Palmetto College Advertised Salary Range 45,000 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 Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty
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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.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina Sumter is seeking a full-time Instructor of Biology (non-tenure track) position to begin August 16, 2026. A master's degree in biology or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in biology is required at the time of appointment. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is required. The successful candidate should be able to teach General Biology with Environmental Biology preferred on the Sumter campus and remotely. The teaching load will be twelve contact hours per semester. Student advising, mentoring and participation on campus committees are expected. Starting salary at least $45,000 per academic year.
Required Education and Experience
A master's degree in biology or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in biology is required at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate should be able to teach General Biology with Environmental Biology preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 07/13/2026 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, an application letter (which should include philosophy of teaching, summary of scholarship plans, as well as professional goals and interests), vita, three current letters of recommendation (confidential letters to be submitted directly by the referees at the website), copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and summaries of teaching evaluations or other evidence of excellence in teaching must be attached to the online application form. If you have any questions about the application procedures, please contact Dr. Kristina Grob, Chair of the Division of Science, Mathematics and Engineering at (803) 938-3862 or grobkris@uscsumter.edu.
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