ClemsonLIFE Program Instructor

WELCOME TO CLEMSON! Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call? One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes, and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running.

The Clemson

LIFE Basic Program Instructor (BPI) will be responsible for providing direct classroom instruction to Clemson

LIFE students, facilitating ongoing curriculum development, providing regular student support and engagement, collecting and documenting data, and communicating frequently with internal and external stakeholders. The BPI will also engage in program development and professional collaboration and will perform other duties as assigned.

• 40% - Essential - Instruction & Curriculum: Designs and delivers inclusive, age‑appropriate instruction aligned with Clemson
  
  LIFE program goals, supporting student growth in academics, employment readiness, independent living, and self‑advocacy through evidence‑based and accessible teaching practices.
• 20% - Essential - Individual Employment and/or Independent Living Support: Provides individualized coaching and support to help students develop, practice, and generalize employment and/or independent living skills across campus, community, and work‑based settings.
• 20% - Essential - Student Support & Engagement: Builds positive, supportive relationships with students to promote engagement, motivation, self‑confidence, and belonging, while responding to individual needs and fostering participation across academic, social, and campus environments.
• 10% - Essential - Data, Documentation, and Communication: Collects and documents student progress using program data systems, contributes to progress monitoring and reporting, and communicates effectively with students, families, staff, and campus partners.
• 10% - Essential - Program Development & Professional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborates with Clemson
  
  LIFE staff, faculty, and campus and community partners to support program implementation, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to inclusive postsecondary education. Actively participates in the student admissions and interview process for applicants to the PSE program, contributing to application review, interviews, and selection decisions to ensure alignment with program expectations and student success outcomes.

• Education - Bachelor's Degree
• Certifications - Teaching Certification
• Work Experience - 1+ years of relevant teaching experience

• Job Knowledge: Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory duties.
• Budgetary Responsibilities: No budget responsibilities.

• 75% – Walk or move about
• 90% – Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
• 90% – Recognize or inspect visually
• 90% – Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

No specific work conditions listed.

Standard

Hours:

37.5 per week.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,600 - $58,000. Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Clemson, SC

March 31, 2026

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. For qualifying, full‑time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD‑214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.