Research Assistant Professor

Department: CED Child Development Research Center

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

The College of Education Child Development Research Center is seeking applications for the position of Research Assistant Professor. Applicants must have a record of work maintaining external funding and experience in managing funded projects. The Research Assistant Professor’s role will be to serve as principal or co-principal investigator on externally funded projects and provide oversight and management of all aspects of projects including project development, supervision of project staff, data collection and analyses, and production of reports related to project scopes of work.

The Research Assistant Professor will affiliate with one of four College of Education departments.

• Experience developing and coordinating projects focused on professional development in early childhood settings;
  Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of early childhood systems and quality improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of education research and measurement.
• Record of working collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Active professional engagement, including scholarly article publications, conference presentations and governance in professional organizations.

02/21/2026

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.

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