Instructor Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Instructor University of South Carolina – 4.2

Richland, SC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$55.3K – $68.2K a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Life insurance Qualifications Exercise Science Mid-level Master’s degree Education Mentoring Exercise planning 1 year Teaching Full Job Description Posting Number

FAC00092PO25

Advertised Title Instructor Campus Columbia College/Division Arnold School of Public Health Department ASPH Exercise Science Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search 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 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. 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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Position Description Advertised Job Summary Exercise Science Undergraduate Practicum Instructor (Professional Track) The Department of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina (USC) Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH ; www.sph.sc.edu) invites applications for a Professional Track Instructor position focused on teaching and directing the undergraduate student practicum experience. This full-time, 12-month faculty position is being established at the departmental level to direct senior-level undergraduate students as they transition through their practicum experiences. The duties of this position include: (1) instruct established courses involving practicum preparation, and major program of study and general education integration; supervise student experiences in field, clinical or research settings; (2) prepare course syllabi and associated materials; (3) evaluate and grade student assignments and papers; (4) maintain required records, including student attendance and grades; (5) hold regularly-scheduled office hours to advise and assist students; and (6) participate in program and department meetings and activities. The Department offers degrees at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral level with programs in exercise science, athletic training, and physical therapy. The PhD program is consistently one of the top ranked programs in the US, and USC is among the top sport science universities in the US and the world. The department currently serves approximately 1200 undergraduates and over 270 graduate students across all programs. The Department and ASPH have numerous researchers with a focus on exercise and health, performance, nutrition, endocrinology, metabolism, genetics, neuroscience, obesity, children’s health, and special populations. Faculty members in the Department have established relationships with University Athletics, PRISMA Health, the Columbia VA Medical Center, the Department of Defense, and numerous community partners and schools. USC is a research-intensive University and has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral institution with highest research activity. USC has also been designated a community engaged institution, making it one of only a few public universities to earn both the top-tier research classification and the community engagement classification from Carnegie. The university is in Columbia, South Carolina, the state capital and the center of a metropolitan area that is home to over 800,000 residents. The low cost of living in the Columbia metropolitan area, coupled with abundant recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities provides the opportunity for an excellent quality of life. Filled with historic homes and charming, diverse neighborhoods, Columbia is a city on the rise, noted by Thrillist website as one of eight cities with the cool appeal of Nashville or Portland. Jogging and walking paths line the downtown and riverfront greenway, with parks scattered throughout the rest of the city. The popularity of downtown living has sparked the growth of independent restaurants, coffee houses, wine bars, breweries, galleries, boutiques, and street fairs.

Other Columbia highlights include:

the Columbia Museum of Art with continuous high-profile traveling exhibits; the Nickelodeon art house cinema; the South Carolina State Museum with its planetarium, observatory, and 4-D movie theatre; the nationally recognized Riverbanks Zoo and Garden; and Lake Murray. Columbia has a lively local music scene as well as national entertainment tours that visit the Colonial Life Arena. Known for its college athletics teams as a member of the SEC, the city also hosts a minor league baseball team (the Columbia Fireflies). Centrally located, Columbia is two hours from the South Carolina coast and the Blue Ridge Mountains. 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. The University of South Carolina offers a robust benefits package described at: http://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/human_resources/benefits/index.php Required Education and Experience The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree in exercise science, education or related field by the start date of employment, August 16, 2025, and experience in teaching/mentoring in a higher education setting. Preferred Qualifications . Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/16/2025 Job Open Date 06/24/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant How to apply : Complete applications will include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae/resume; and 3) contact information for three references (including at least one academic reference). All finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from degree-granting institution(s). Applicants should contact Ms. Barbara Cuevas at with any questions. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 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 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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