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Part-Time Instructor – Digital Studies
Start Date: January 11, 2027

The Department of Fine Arts and Communication Studies at the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach undergraduate courses in Digital Studies. The selected candidate will primarily teach DGST U101: Introduction to Digital Studies and may have the opportunity to teach additional courses within the Communication program. DGST U101 is a general education course that examines the role of digital technologies in everyday communication. The course focuses on how individuals and communities engage within an evolving digital landscape. Topics include digital media tools, online identity, data privacy, and the social, cultural, and ethical implications of new media. Students also develop critical thinking and practical skills through projects such as digital storytelling, data visualization, and content creation.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Digital Studies, Communication, or a related field, and a minimum of two years of teaching experience in online and/or in-person settings.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Communication or a related field with an emphasis on digital media and experience teaching introductory or general education courses. 

Application Instructions: To apply, send a resume or curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and copies of graduate transcripts to Dr. David Wallace ([email protected]). Finalists will be required to complete a successful background check and submit official transcripts.

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Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering (2 positions)
Beginning August 16, 2026
Posting: FAC00211PO25

The Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems at the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for a tenure track, 9-month assistant professor of Industrial Engineering with a start date of August 16, 2026. The selected candidate will teach a wide variety of Industrial Engineering courses, develop a productive research agenda, advise students, serve on university committees, and actively support unit initiatives. The department seeks a dynamic, motivated individual dedicated to excellence in teaching and student success.

Required Education and Experience: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Industrial Engineering or closely-related field is required by the start date of August 16, 2026. A successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Teaching at the undergraduate level (adjunct teaching and teaching assistantships are acceptable).

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Part-Time Instructor – Africana and African American Studies (AFAM)
Start Date: January 16, 2026

The Center for Africana and African American Studies at the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach undergraduate courses in our interdisciplinary African American Studies Program. The African American Studies minor offers an array of courses within the Black Intellectual Tradition. This is a valuable opportunity to combine theory with praxis into the classroom to show how African American Studies is important to both students’ academic, professional, personal and social lives.

The selected candidate will teach 200 level courses in African American Studies, which includes our Introduction to African American Studies and African American Culture Courses, with the possibility of additional 300 level course in AFAM studies.

Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree with 18+ hours of graduate credit hours in African American Studies or Black intellectual thought and at least a minimum of two years’ experience teaching in online and in-person settings.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in African American Studies or a Ph.D. within a Black Intellectual Tradition. Also, some experience in applied theory, such as in social work, public scholarship, or experiential learning models. 

To inquire, send a resume or curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and copies of graduate transcripts to Dr. Marlon A. Smith ([email protected]). If selected, a successful background check and official transcripts will be required.

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Part-Time Instructor – Spanish-English Translation & Interpreting Program

Start Date: January 16, 2026

The Department of Languages, Literature, and Composition in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach undergraduate courses in our vibrant Spanish-English Translation & Interpreting Program. This is a valuable opportunity to bring real-world expertise into the classroom and contribute to the development of the next generation of bilingual professionals.

The selected candidate will teach 300–400 level courses in Spanish Translation and Interpreting, with the possibility of additional 100-level Spanish courses.

Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree with 18+ hours of graduate credit hours in Spanish and a minimum of two years of professional experience in Spanish Translation and Interpreting,  i.e., direct experience in one or more fields: medical translation, legal translation, educational translation and direct experience teaching Spanish translation; interpreting, either in academic or professional certificate environments; and experience teaching in online and in-person settings.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Spanish and 5 or more years in professional Spanish Translation and Interpreting, i.e., direct experience in two or more fields: medical translation, legal translation, educational translation and direct experience teaching Spanish translation and interpreting, in both academic and professional certificate environments. 

To inquire, send a resume or curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and copies of graduate transcripts to Dr. Esther Godfrey ([email protected]). If selected, a successful background check and official transcripts will be required.

Dr. Esther Godfrey 
Chair, Department of Languages, Literature And Composition
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
[email protected]

Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language (ASL)

University of South Carolina Upstate

Start Date: Spring 2026

Position Type: Part-time / In-person

The Department of Languages, Literature, and Composition at the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for part-time adjunct Instructors of American Sign Language (ASL) to teach in-person courses beginning Spring 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Teach introductory and/or intermediate-level ASL courses in person on the USC Upstate campus

• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered lessons aligned with departmental outcomes and ACTFL proficiency standards.

• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.

• Maintain accurate attendance and grade records in accordance with university policies.

• Contribute to the department’s mission of promoting linguistic and cultural diversity.

Minimum Qualifications: A master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in American Sign Language or Deaf Studies. Demonstrated proficiency in ASL and familiarity with Deaf culture. Commitment to inclusive and accessible teaching practices.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous college-level teaching experience. Familiarity with communicative language pedagogy and ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Active engagement in the ASL or Deaf community.

Required Materials:

1. A cover letter describing teaching experience and philosophy.

2. A current curriculum vitae.

3. Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire).

4. Contact information for three professional references.

To inquire, send the required materials mentioned above to Dr. Esther Godfrey, Chair, Department of Languages, Literature, and Composition at [[email protected]]. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. If selected, a successful background check and official transcripts will be required. 

Dr. Esther Godfrey 
Chair, Department of Languages, Literature And Composition
University of South Carolina Upstate 
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
[email protected]

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The Division of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of South Carolina Upstate is searching for part-time instructors to teach undergraduate courses in Computer Science.  

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in computer science or a closely related field with at least 18 hours of relevant graduate course work is required.

Submit a letter of application, a CV and unofficial transcripts to:

Dr. Dilli Bhatta, Chair of Mathematics and Data Science
Division of Math and Computer Science
800 University Way | Spartanburg, SC 29303 W: 803.503.5156
Dilli Bhatta <[email protected]>

Ms. Melissa Davis, Chair of Computer Science
Division of Math and Computer Science
800 University Way | Spartanburg, SC 29303 W: 803.503.5345
Melissa Davis <[email protected]>

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The Department of Natural Sciences & Engineering at the University of South Carolina Upstate seeks applicants for multiple part-time faculty positions to teach Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, or Geology laboratories and/or lectures.   

The lecture courses are generally taught in person, during the day, two days per week for 75 minutes on the USC Upstate Spartanburg campus at 800 University Dr., Spartanburg, SC, 29303. Laboratory courses are taught in-person once a week for approximately three hours in the Smith Science Building on the USC Upstate Spartanburg campus. Both day and evening lab sections are available.

Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or a related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline being taught. 

To inquire, send a resume or curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and copies of graduate transcripts to Dr. Briget C. Doyle ([email protected]). If selected, a successful background check and official transcripts will be required.

Dr. Briget C. Doyle
Chair, Department of Natural Sciences & Engineering
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
[email protected]

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Teaching Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Beginning August 16, 2027
Posting: FAC00138PO26

USC Upstate is seeking an applicant for a Professional or Tenure Track faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate criminal justice courses. The selected candidate will teach a 4-4 load (Assistant Professor) or a 5-5 load (Teaching Assistant Professor) that includes Introduction to Criminal Justice, Research Methods, lower- and upper-level courses as well as graduate classes in Advanced Research Methods, and special topics. The selected candidate will teach in addition to in person courses, online courses either asynchronously or in a hybrid format. The selected candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda and/or engage in service to the department, college, and university.

Required Education and Experience: The Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Women’s and Gender Studies invites qualified candidates to submit applications for Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (tenure-track) or Teaching Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) of Criminal Justice.

Candidates for the Teaching Assistant Professor position must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and/or service. Candidates for Assistant Professor position must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

This is a 9-month, tenure-track position with a start date of August 16, 2027, that serves both in-person and online degree programs.

A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely-related field is required by the start date of the appointment. ABD candidates with a completion date by August 15, 2027 are welcome to apply. A successful background check is required.

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Analytics
Beginning August 16, 2027
Posting: FAC00139PO26

The Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting in the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics (JCBE) invites qualified candidates to submit applications for Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Business Analytics. This is a nine-month tenure-track position for assistant or associate professors, with a start date of August 16, 2027. The selected candidate will teach graduate courses in the Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Business Analytics programs, as well as undergraduate business analytics courses and potentially other statistics or business courses relevant to disciplinary expertise in in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

Required Education and Experience: Ph.D./DBA in Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or related field is required by the start date of the appointment, August 16, 2027. ABD candidates with a planned completion date by August 15, 2027 are welcome to apply.

To qualify for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must meet the requirements for Assistant Professor,have at least five years of relevant experience after the completion of the terminal degree, and a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship and service that meets the JCBE’s criteria for promotion, to include at least three publications in indexed journals within the last five years. A successful background check is required.

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The Johnson College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for part-time faculty positions in the following critical instructional subject areas:

Accounting:
Teaching opportunities may include financial and/or managerial accounting.

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Accounting or Business with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Accounting

Applied Statistics/Business Analytics:

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Statistics, Analytics, Business, or a related field with graduate credit hours in Statistics and professional experience applying statistics in a workplace or applied professional setting

Economics:
Teaching opportunities may include macroeconomics, microeconomics, and/or international economics.

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Economics or Business with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Economics

Business Information Systems:
Teaching may include Fundamentals of Information Systems.

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Information Systems or Business with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Information Systems

Human Resources/Organizational Management & Behavior:

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Management, Business, or a related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the relevant subject area

Courses may be assigned in two delivery modes:

·       In-person during the day twice a week for 75 minutes in the Johnson College of Business (160 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC)

·       Online, asynchronously.

In the letter of interest, please state your availability and experience with these teaching modes.

To inquire, send a resume or curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and copies of graduate transcripts to Dr. Jim O’Connor ([email protected]). If selected, a successful background check and official transcripts will be required.

Additional Part-Time Faculty positions:

The Johnson College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate seeks applicants for part-time faculty positions: Business Law, Business Professionalism/Soft Skills, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship/New Business Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Operations Management and Organizational Development. 

Courses may be assigned in two delivery modes:

·       In-person during the day twice a week for 75 minutes in the Johnson College of Business (160 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC)

·       Online, asynchronously.

In the letter of interest, please state your availability and experience with these teaching modes.

Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in a relevant subject area.

To inquire, send a resume or curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and copies of graduate transcripts to Dr. Jim O’Connor ([email protected]). If selected, a successful background check and official transcripts will be required. 

Adjunct Instructors for Master of Business Analytics Program

University of South Carolina Upstate

Start Date: Fall 2026

Position Type: Part-time / In-person

The Johnson College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate seeks applicants for part-time faculty positions in the Master of Business Analytics program in the following areas: Data Visualization (PowerBI); Data Mining and Management; Quantitative Methods; Predictive Analytics; Machine Learning.

Courses may be assigned in two delivery modes:

• In-person during the day twice a week for 75 minutes in the Johnson College of Business (160 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC)
• Online, asynchronously.

In the letter of interest, please state your availability and experience with these teaching modes.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree with work experience in analytics.

Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in relevant discipline.

To inquire, send a resume or curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and copies of graduate transcripts to Dr. Uma Gupta at [email protected]. If selected, a successful background check and official transcripts will be required. 

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science (2 positions) 
Beginning August 16, 2027
Posting: FAC00142PO26

The successful candidate will teach undergraduates and graduate courses in exercise and sport science, which may include lecture, and laboratory sections of exercise physiology, strength training and conditioning, fitness assessment and prescription, research methods, and/or biomechanics. Faculty teach a 4/4 course load. In addition to excellence in teaching, faculty are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship, mentor undergraduate and graduate students through research and experiential learning, serve on department, College, and University committees, and contribute to the continued growth of the Exercise and Sport Science program.

Required Education and Experience: Ph.D. or terminal degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field is required by the start date, August 16, 2027. ABD candidates with a planned completion date by August 15, 2027, are encouraged to apply. The ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, community partners, and stakeholders. Experience conducting laboratory-based human testing, which may include metabolic, body composition, and/or performance testing.

For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, candidates should demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and the development and maintenance of an active scholarly agenda.

For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, candidates should demonstrate sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Candidates must have received promotion and tenure at an accredited institution of higher education and meet the minimum qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor in the College of Education, Human Performance, and Health at the University of South Carolina Upstate.

See the qualifications for Associate Professor in the USC Upstate Faculty Manual: https://uscupstate.edu/about/faculty-governance/faculty-manual/.

A successful background check is required.

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Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing
Beginning January 1, 2027
Posting: FAC00124PO26

The Mary Black College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to accept applications for Professional and Tenure Track faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, depending on credentials, in both classroom and clinical areas on the Spartanburg campus. The selected candidate will participate and/or lead in scholarly endeavors and actively participate in service activities at the College, university, and professional levels. This posting is used for accepting applications for Instructor (non-tenure-track), Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor (tenure-track). Please see the minimum qualifications for specific requirements.

Required Education and Experience: A Master’s degree in Nursing is required as the minimum academic preparation for the Instructor level (non tenure-track) and a Doctoral degree in Nursing is required for Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track). To qualify for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must also have at least five years of relevant post-doctoral experience by the start date of the appointment, and a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service that meets the College’s criteria for promotion (available upon request). Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in South Carolina is required. A successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with teaching experience at the university level are preferred.

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PART-TIME FACULTY – LECTURE/DIDACTIC INSTRUCTION (IN-PERSON AND ONLINE):

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PART-TIME FACULTY CLINICAL INSTRUCTION (IN-PERSON ONLY):

Minimum Qualifications: Unencumbered RN license and MSN degree or higher is required. For specialty courses, faculty must have significant clinical experience in the specialty area or the graduate degree in that specialty and a minimum of 2 years nursing experience.

Candidates must be available for in-person lab or clinical instruction at designated clinical site(s).

Contact: Tracey Bourgoin, [email protected]

Send electronically: vitae/resume, to Tracey Bourgoin, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303, [email protected]. Official transcripts will be required before start date if hired. A pre-employment drug screening and background check are also required.

Review of applications will begin immediately.