Job Description

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
The University of South Carolina Lancaster, a Palmetto College campus of the University of South Carolina located approximately thirty-five (35) miles south of Charlotte, NC seeks candidates for a tenure track faculty position in Biology for a 9-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biology beginning August 16, 2026.

The faculty member will normally teach twelve contact hours per semester or its equivalent, including labs, evening, and distributed learning courses as needed. The basic requirement is to teach biology courses for majors and non-majors suitable for freshmen and sophomore students, particularly courses focused on ecology, evolution, organismal diversity, and animal dissection. In addition to teaching these courses, there are opportunities to teach upper division courses in the University’s Palmetto College online bachelor’s degree programs. Candidates must be willing to teach dual credit high school students and at both main campus and potentially the Indian Land locations.

Assistant Professors must have a commitment to scholarship and university/community service.


Required Education and Experience
Applicants must have a PhD in biology or another appropriate degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in biology, including credentials necessary for departmental approval by the start date of employment (ABDs considered).