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Posting Details Posting Summary Logo Posting Number FAC00156PO25 Advertised Title Instructor Campus Columbia College/Division Collegeof Arts and Sciences Department CAS Biological Sciences Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 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. 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To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Position Description Advertised Job Summary The faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2026. The position is a 9-month appointment with a 4:4 teaching load (or an equivalent of 12 credit hours of courses each academic semester) that centers around instruction and laboratory coordination in the field of Cell and Molecular Biology. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean's approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. The successful candidate will teach courses in the field of Cell and Molecular Biology and will coordinate the curriculum for the BIOL 302L (Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory). The BIOL 302L Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all scheduled BIOL 302 lab sections over the course of the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). The Coordinator is also responsible for training the GIAs (Graduate Instructional Assistants) that will be teaching the undergraduate labs each semester. Leading this training in pedagogical and molecular lab skills requires the Coordinator to hold weekly prep meetings to teach the GIAs about the upcoming week's lab curriculum, sourcing all course materials for the week, and explaining how to successfully implement and execute the lab curriculum to their students. The BIOL 302L Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and/or developing new laboratory curriculum as the field evolves and maintaining equipment that is utilized in these teaching labs. The Department of Biological Sciences is a multidisciplinary unit of approximately 2,200 undergraduate students, 80 graduate students, 38 tenure-line, and 25 professional track faculty representing a broad range of research areas ( USC ( is comprised of the state's flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one of the top 50 "Best Colleges" according to U.S. News and World Report). Required Education and Experience Candidates must hold a minimum of a master's degree in biology or a closely related field (or PhD candidates without a Master's must be ABD) at the time of appointment. Strong organizational and communication skills are required. Preferred Qualifications Candidates must hold a minimum of a master's degree in biology or a closely related field (or PhD candidates without a Master's must be ABD) at the time of appointment. Strong organizational and communication skills are required. Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 09/05/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching interests, experience, and expertise (1-2 pages), and (4) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Professional references will be contacted directly by the Chair of the Search Committee, and letters will be requested on the candidate's behalf. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Amanda P. Zeigler, Undergraduate Director, Department of Biological Sciences ( View email address on click.appcast.io ). Review of applications will begin on 10/15/2025 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. 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