African American Studies Adjunct Faculty

African American Studies Adjunct Faculty

These postings are continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest/expertise meets the programmatic needs of USCB at any time, you will be contacted by the Department Chair to discuss proposed teaching opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester. If you should relocate or wish to remove your name from the pool you may do so by withdrawing your application from the position.

Advertised Job Summary - USCB invites applications for part-time faculty in African American History. These appointments are on a course-by-course basis. Minimum qualifications: M.S. in History, Political Science, Government & Politics, Sociology, or a Master's degree in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in African American Studies. Previous experience in teaching at the college level is preferred. Documents which must be associated with this posting: Resume/CV and Cover Letter addressing teaching philosophy.

Qualifications - M.S. in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in American history and African-American history is required from an accredited university.

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 Temporary Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL - No

Hazardous weather category - Non-Essential

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae