Tenure Track Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor of English, Secondary Education

glish, Secondary Education Campus Beaufort College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level Department BFT English & Art Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Beaufort Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured 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.

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Position Description Advertised Job Summary The Department of English, the Arts, & Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of South Carolina Beaufort invites applications for a tenure-track Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in English, Secondary Education to support our B.A. in English and B.A. in English, with Secondary ELA Licensure. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a 4/4 load comprised of First-Year English and upper-division English Education courses, to include Composition & Rhetoric, Composition & Literature, Adolescent Literature and Development, as well as Secondary ELA Methods, Practicum, Seminar, and Internship courses. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to teach courses in English language, literacies, and secondary education courses for USCB’s broader Educator Preparation Program through the Department of Education. As needed, and with the approval of the department chair and Provost, a portion of the teaching load may be reassigned for service as University Supervisor for Secondary English professional program candidates in the field for practicum and/or internship.

USCB faculty in a tenure-line position are expected to pursue a robust scholarly agenda and provide service to department, university, professional, and local communities. Service specific to this position involves mentoring and advising students as well as recruitment and retention activities in support of our Secondary English Education program; close collaboration with area cooperating teachers as well as the USCB Department of Education, including but not limited to attending Department of Education meetings as a representative of our program and partnering with the university’s EPP placement and accreditation coordinators; and participating in regional K-16 conversations on literacy, teacher education and development, etc. Opportunities for summer teaching and/or a summer stipend for projects in support of the Secondary English Education program that may need to take place during off-contract summer months may be available on an as-needed basis, pending department chair and provost approval. The successful candidate interested in serving in a leadership role may also have the opportunity, after tenure and promotion, to pursue an annually renewable administrative appointment as Secondary English Education Program Coordinator, a position that involves curricular review and revision, assessment and outcomes reporting, as well as leading part- and full-time faculty professional development in support of the program.

We are especially seeking candidates with an established record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service with evidence of high levels of collaborative engagement with students and colleagues as well as demonstrated success working with local schools and other education partners in the community. This position is a 9-month appointment, commencing in August 2027. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. USCB is located in Beaufort County, home to sixty-eight Sea Islands, and includes the cities of Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island.

The university is an independently accredited institution within the University of South Carolina system and is a small PUI (~ 2000 students). The Bluffton “main” Campus is located where Beaufort and Jasper Counties meet, while the Beaufort Campus lies in the heart of historic Beaufort. USCB takes seriously its role in the stewardship of the socially and culturally diverse historical significance of the complex and beautiful region in which it is located. The successful candidate will clearly articulate their vision for contributing to USCB’s local and regional engagement.

Required Education and Experience Candidates must have an earned doctorate in English or a closely related field, prior experience teaching English Education courses at the university level with evidence of highly effective teaching, and a record of intellectual contributions as well as institutional service commensurate with their rank.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching and scholarly work demonstrate substantive engagement with preparing and supporting aspiring teachers in Secondary English Education as well as evidenced experience supervising teacher candidates in the field. Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/16/2027 Job Open Date 11/06/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant 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.

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/215776 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.” In instances where words are limited or costs are prohibitive, use the minimum “The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire? Yes No * Have you completed at least 18 graduate credit hours in English? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Statement Research Statement Optional Documents Other Supporting Documents Resume List of References and Contact Information To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at .

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