Instructor of Computer Science

Special Instructions

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. As part of the online process, applicants must submit a cover letter, vitae, a list of three professional references with contact information (confidential letters to be submitted by the reviewers directly at the website), copies of all graduate transcripts (evaluation of all foreign transcripts to be submitted by USC accepted agencies), and a teaching statement. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the committee chair:
Dr. Avery Fouts .

Applications will be reviewed once all necessary materials are received, until a suitable candidate is identified. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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.

Instructor of Computer Science – 9‑month, full‑time. Teaching requirements include face‑to‑face and distance education, potentially including evening and/or weekend classes, along with teaching dual‑enrollment classes at the USC Union campus, USC Union Laurens location, and on‑site at various affiliated high schools. The selected candidate will have the responsibility of teaching introductory computer science courses and any upper‑level courses as needed. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, as well as participation in university and community service, is expected.

• Teach five courses per semester.
• Advising students and maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge in the regular teaching field.
• Continuing professional development and utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties.
• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.
• Serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance and student co‑curricular activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 18 graduate credit hours in Computer Science from an accredited university by the beginning date of employment.
• Credential necessary for departmental approval to teach introductory and upper‑level courses as needed.

• Do you have a Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline that you desire to be approved?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you willing and able to submit to a pre‑employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you understand that this position is for the University of South Carolina Union and will be located in Union, SC?
  • Yes
  • No

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other Supporting Documents
• List of References and Contact Information
• Teaching Statement

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Teaching Portfolio

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at .edu
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