USC UPSTATE

Faculty/Academic Administrative Positions

The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. USC Upstate is located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions of the country. The University has an enrollment of over 5,000 and includes accredited professional Schools of Nursing and Education, the accredited College of Business and Economics as well as the College of Arts and Sciences.

Positions listed are either tenure-track or non-tenure-track (Instructor) on a nine month basis unless specified otherwise. Candidates must have earned doctorates or other degrees as specified. ABD candidates with planned completion dates at least 15 days prior to identified start date may also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and advising, as well as a record of scholarship and service. Instructors are hired on a nine month contractual basis subject to annual renewal. They will have responsibilities equivalent to five teaching units and must have at least a master's degree with 18 hours in the discipline and other qualifications as noted. All positions are subject to funding.

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Dean
College of Arts and Sciences

The University of South Carolina Upstate invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.  The Dean is the chief administrative officer and academic leader of the College.  Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean leads a College comprised of two divisions (Natural Sciences and Engineering as well as Mathematics and Computer Sciences), six departments (History, Political Science, Philosophy, and American Studies; Sociology, Criminal Justice and Women’s Studies; Informatics; Fine Arts and Communication Studies;  Languages, Literature and Composition; Psychology) and three centers (Interdisciplinary Studies, Nonprofit Leadership, and Women’s and Gender Studies).

The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and senior institution of the University of South Carolina.  Set on 300 acres in Spartanburg, S.C. at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, USC Upstate serves the needs of surrounding cities and their connecting corridors and populations.  The University, with an enrollment of over 5,000 students, consists of the College of Arts and Sciences and three professional schools in business, education, and nursing.  

The successful candidate should have an earned doctorate from an accredited institution and qualify as a full professor in the College.  In addition, candidates should have a minimum of  three years of experience at the department head, division head or center director level or above with  five years preferred; a record of distinguished teaching and scholarship; demonstrated commitment to collegiality; an ability to attract external funding; an ability to maintain and strengthen ties with the community; demonstrated commitment to diversity; and strong interpersonal and communications skills.

The review of applications will begin in mid November with the anticipated appointment in July, 2010.  Please visit www.rhperry.net/clients/current.htm to obtain a copy of the Executive Search Profile that provides additional information on this position and the University.  Nominations and applications as well as additional information requests, may be directed in strict confidence to:  Mr. Neil A. Stein, Vice President, R. H. Perry & Associates (202) 965-6464 or DeanAS@rhperry.net.

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology Management Beginning 01-04-10
Requisition #001823 

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology Management with teaching research, and service expectations.   Positions are nine-month.

Required:  M.S. in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology Management or related field with a minimum of 18 hours of appropriate graduate coursework by the time of appointment.  Candidates must have some industrial experience.  Ph.D. required by time of appointment for tenure-track assistant professor position.

Preferred: Ph.D in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology Management or related field with two years of industrial experience and prior teaching experience.  Prior traditional and online teaching, course and curriculum development ABET accreditation, and program coordination experience are highly desirable.  Expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable:  cost analysis, work analysis, systems decision modeling, quality management, project management, team management.  Evidence of excellence in teaching, scholarship and service is desirable.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as a background check.

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Biology beginning 8-16-10
Requisition #001822

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor with teaching, research, and service expectations.   Positions are nine-month.

Required:  Ph.D.  in Biology or related field must be completed before 8/15/2010.

Preferred: Preference given to broadly-trained candidates capable of teaching Anatomy, Physiology and other biology courses.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as a background check.

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Biology-Botany beginning 8-16-10
Requisition #001821

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Biology-Botany- with teaching, research, and service expectations.   Positions are nine-month.

Required:  Ph.D.  in Biology or related field must be completed before 8/15/2010.

Preferred: Preference given to broadly-trained candidates capable of teaching botany, plant systematic, and/or other field-oriented biology courses.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as a background check.

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (2 positions) beginning 8-16-10
Requisition #001824

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor to teach a wide range of Criminal Justice courses desirable, including introductory courses and senior seminars.   Positions are nine-month.

Required:  Doctorate in Criminal Justice or closely related field required to be completed before August 15, 2010.

Preferred: Ability to teach a wide range of Criminal Justice courses, including introductory courses and senior seminar, with preference for theories of crime, delinquency, and/or policing; willingness to develop and teach courses online occasionally.
 
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as a background check.

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Theatre beginning 8-16-10
Requisition #001842

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor to teach dramatic theory and criticism, acting and directing.  Positions are nine-month.

Required:  M.F.A. or Ph.D is required before August 15, 2010.

Preferred:  M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Theatre and a proven record of superior teaching and directing.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled.  Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as background check.

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of  Rhetoric & Composition beginning 8-16-2010
Requisition #001848

 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor demonstrating interest in one or more of the following areas:  first-year composition, composition theory, professional writing, technical writing, grant writing, new or emergent media, and writing program leadership.   Positions are nine-month.

Required:  Ph.D.  in Rhetoric and Composition or English with appropriate academic emphasis in rhetoric and composition required before August 15, 2010. 

Preferred: Preference given to candidates who can demonstrate evidence of successful undergraduate teaching and potential for successful scholarship and publication.
 
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as a background check.

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Religion beginning 8-16-10
Requisition #001851

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor primary teaching responsibility will be in Contemporary Christianity with preference given to candidates competent to teach in one or more of the following areas:  American Religious History, Christianity in Latin America, Asia or Africa, Religion and Psychology, Religion and Gender and Religion and Popular Culture.   Positions are nine-month.

Required:  Ph.D. in religion required before August 15, 2010.

Preferred: Ph.D. in religion with demonstrated teaching ability and developed research agenda.
 
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as a background check.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mathematics beginning 8-16-10
Requisition #001845

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, duties include teaching undergraduate courses in mathematics, developing curriculum, engaging in scholarly activities, advising students and participating in internal and external service.   Positions are nine-month.

Required:  Ph.D. in Mathematics required before August 15, 2010. 

Preferred: Research interests in Mathematical Analysis or Algebra. 
 
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as a background check.

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School of Education

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Literacy Education beginning 8-16-10
Requisition #001990

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Literacy Education with an emphasis in reading to teach on the Spartanburg/Greenville campuses.   Positions are nine-month.

Required: Earned doctorate in Reading and/or Literacy; demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching; a strong research background.

Preferred: 3 years successful K-12 classroom and/or college/university teaching; potential for scholarly productivity and for development of a service agenda.  Expertise on the use of instructional technology; and potential for securing external funding.
 
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as a background check.

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College of Business and Economics

Assistant or Associate Professor of Economics and/or Finance beginning 8-16-10
Requisition #001876

Tenure-track assistant or associate professor position to teach Economics and/or Finance. Positions are nine-month.

Required:  Ph.D/DBA required, earned from an AACSB-accredited institution.  ABD with anticipated completion date before August 15, 2010 will be considered.  Also required, commitment to research, excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and service.

Preferred: Combination of a research agenda and/or education in both Economics and Finance that will contribute towards the college’s continued AACSB accreditation.  Other specialties of interest are international economics and statistics.
 
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as a background check.

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Mary Black School of Nursing 

Dean
Mary Black School of Nursing

The University of South Carolina Upstate invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Mary Black School of Nursing.  Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the chief administrative officer and academic leader of the School.  The School of Nursing is the largest single degree major at USC Upstate and one of the Southeast‘s most highly regarded nursing institutions that offers a four-year degree program. The school is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The School is the largest baccalaureate nursing program and the largest RN-BSN nursing program in South Carolina with a current enrollment of more than 525 nursing students and 42 full-time faculty. 

The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and senior institution of the University of South Carolina.  Set on 300 acres in Spartanburg, S.C. at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, USC Upstate serves the needs of surrounding cities and their connecting corridors and populations.  The University, with an enrollment of over 5,000 students, offers bachelor’s degree programs in nursing, liberal arts and sciences, business administration and teacher education. 

The successful candidate must have a Masters’ in nursing, an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in nursing or a related field, be eligible for licensure in South Carolina, and have a record of teaching excellence and sustained scholarly activity in order to receive tenure status at the level of professor at USC Upstate. Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of five years administrative experience in higher education in nursing. Candidates with strong communications skills, demonstrated ability to attract external funding, expertise in budget management, a commitment to diversity and experience developing graduate programs in nursing will be given special consideration.

The review of applications will begin in early November with the anticipated appointment of the next Dean in July, 2010.  Please visit www.rhperry.net/clients/current.htm to obtain a copy of the Executive Search Profile that provides additional information on this position and the University. Nominations and applications as well as additional information requests, may be directed in strict confidence to:  Mr. Neil A. Stein, Vice President, R. H. Perry & Associates (202) 965-6464 or DeanMBSNursing@rhperry.net.

Nursing Positions beginning 1-4-2010 or 8-16-2010
Requisition #044075

Tenure-track or instructors to teach in a rapidly growing undergraduate nursing program on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campuses.  Positions are nine-month.

Required:  Baccalaureate and MSN in Nursing for non-tenure track instructor, doctoral degree for tenure-track position.

Preferred:  Doctoral degree for tenure-track position.

Review of applications continues until positions are filled.  Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as a background check.

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*The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The University of South Carolina has designated as the ADA Title II, Section 504, and Title IX coordinator the Executive Assistant to the President for Equal Opportunity Programs. The Office of the Executive Assistant to the President for Equal Opportunity Programs is located at 1600 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC; telephone 803-777-3854.