Visiting Assistant Professor

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Posting Number: FAC
00268PO25

Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor

Campus:
Columbia

College/Division:
School of Law

Department:
Law School of Law

Advertised Salary Range: $128,000‑$136,000

Location:

Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Position Category:
Full‑time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis: 9 months

Work County:
Richland

Tenure Information:
Professional Track

Job Search Category:
Faculty

The University of South Carolina Joseph

F. Rice School of Law invites applications for a Visiting Professor position for the 2026‑27 academic year. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses, which may include Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Federal Courts. Applicants should possess extensive knowledge of, and experience in, litigating federal criminal cases within the federal court system. Preferred qualifications include prior teaching experience and previous service as a government attorney with a federal agency.

Additionally, candidates must demonstrate strong academic credentials, a clear potential for excellence in teaching, and a willingness to engage actively with the law school’s academic community.

• JD and at least ten years of practice experience.

• Preferred qualifications include prior employment as a government attorney at a federal agency. Applicants should also have strong academic credentials and be able to demonstrate a high probability of success as a teacher and a willingness to contribute to the law school’s academic community.

Desired

Start Date:

08/16/2026

Job Open Date: 12/09/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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