Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Posting Number

FAC00065PO25

Advertised Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science
Campus Upstate
College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department UPS History, Political Science, Philosophy & American Studies
Advertised Salary Range Salary ismensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Spartanburg
Tenure Information Professional Track Category Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina 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 andprehensive 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 abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
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 .
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC
Spartanburg, SC
The University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach during the 2025-26 academic year. This faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
The selected candidate will teach a 4-4 load that includes American National Government and upper-level courses in law and judicial politics with topics such as civil rights, liberties, and the intersection of law, justice, and society. Ability to teach courses in public administration or public policy would be helpful, but is not required.
Teaching modality includes in-person and online courses, either asynchronously or in a hybrid format. Tfore, experience teaching online is beneficial.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is aprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate among its Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 2 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are stronglymitted to increasing faculty diversity.
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is amunity of outstanding faculty,mitted to teaching, scholarship, and service, who explore the human condition through the use of engaging dialogue, critical thinking, andpassionate instruction. With small class sizes and an emphasis on student achievement, our faculty craft unique learning experiences that help students reach their personal and professional goals. The College embraces diversity, encourages meaningfulmunity engagement, and emphasizes scholarly production. For more information, please visit our website at uscupstate/cahss.
Required Education and Experience Ph.D. in Political Science is required by the start date of the appointment. ABD candidates with apletion date by August 15, 2025, are wee to . A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 08/16/2025
Job Open Date 04/30/2025
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant To be considered for this position, applicants mustplete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded under “Other Supporting Documents”. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successfulpletion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.
Dr. Allison Ellis, Search Committee Chair
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Media 135
Spartanburg, SC
(864) 503-5752
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