Adjunct Instructor - Public Safety Executive Leadership

Campus Columbia College/Division School of Law Department LAW Excellence in Policing & Public Safety Masters Program Salary Dependent Upon Qualification Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per Week 20 Work Schedule The work schedule will vary depending on the class schedule. 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. 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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Position Description Advertised Job Summary The University of South Carolina School of Law is seeking adjunct professors to teach courses in the Public Safety Executive Leadership graduate program and the Executive Credentialing program during the Spring 2027 semester.

Applicants should have strong academic credentials in the field of law enforcement, criminology, criminal justice, and related fields, and be able to demonstrate a high probability of success as a teacher and a willingness to contribute to the law school’s academic community.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Criminal Justice, Sociology, MBA , MPA , or a closely related field; and a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience. Job Duties Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date 01/01/2027 Proposed End Date Job Open Date 10/01/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant 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. Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/212762 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. Position Attributes 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 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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