Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Instructor of Political Science/Public AdministrationDepartment:CAS Political Science


Part/Full Time:Full Time


Advertised Salary Range:We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.


About UofSC


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.


Advertised Job Summary


The Department of Political Science at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full-time, professional track instructor position in Political Science/Public Administration to begin August 16, 2026. This is a nine-month appointment with a teaching load of eight courses for the academic year. The initial appointment may be for one or three years and is renewable, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. Professional-track faculty may also become eligible for promotion and renewable contracts up to 5 years in length.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• A Ph.D. in political science is required by the start date of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be able to contribute teaching to both Political Science undergraduate courses as well as Master of Public Administration graduate courses.
• Instructor expertise and course offerings should be related to urban planning, grant writing, political geography, and economic development.
• The standard teaching load is 4:4 (4 courses in both the fall and spring semesters)

Additional Comments

Job Close DateSpecial Instructions to Applicant


All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at


Applications must include:


(1) a cover letter;
(2) a curriculum vitae;
(3) a statement of research and teaching interests;
(4) two course syllabi; and
(5) contact information, including telephone number and email address, for three references. References will be contacted directly for letters of recommendation.


The position will remain open until it is filled, and the search committee will begin reviewing applications onApril 17, 2026.


Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Carla Flink (flinkr@mailbox.sc.edu) with any questions.


For more information about the Department of Political Science, please visit our website at




Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) 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.To apply, please visit: Statement


The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.


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