Job Description

Posting number: 9859947

Department: University of South Carolina

Job classification: Assistant Professor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Higher Education

Summary

Assistant Professor - Political Violence Department: 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 successful candidate will be expected to conduct highly visible, high-quality research and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses at a high level of performance. The standard teaching load is 2 classes per semester, and service expectations typically do not exceed service on a single committee per academic year for junior faculty.

Examples of duties

Required Education and Experience Ph.D. in Political Science, or a closely related field, by the employment start date

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D. in Political Science, or a closely related field, by the employment start date - We seek candidates with well-conceived, theoretically informed research agendas who have the potential to publish, or have published, in high impact professional journals.

Supplemental information

Job Close Date 11/12/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Letters of reference will be requested upon submission of your application. Review of applications will begin October 19, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Jane Lawrence Sumner at mailto:jlsumner@sc.edu. 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: https://apptrkr.com/9859947 EEO 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. je-edaf41a2c45e47008de9d2f143dd7015