Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science (FAC00065PO25) Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science (FAC00065PO25)
University of South Carolina Upstate
in Spartanburg, SC

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Full-Time

Salary:

Salary is commensura

Posted:

05/02/2025

Application Due:

07/01/2025

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Political Science 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. Therefore, experience teaching online is beneficial. The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive 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 strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a community of outstanding faculty, committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, who explore the human condition through the use of engaging dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate 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 meaningful community engagement, and emphasizes scholarly production. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.uscupstate.edu/cah ss.

Required Education & Experience:

Ph.D. in Political Science is required by the start date of the appointment. ABD candidates with a completion date by August 15, 2025, are welcome to apply. A successful background check is required. To be considered for this position, applicants must complete 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 successful completion 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
CLARK4@uscupstate.edu To apply, visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/186196 The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. jeid-bb951f75e1d52f45964986839ae4caf9
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