Assistant Professor of Psychology

Posting number: 9885518

Department: University of South Carolina

Job classification: Assistant Professor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Higher Education

Assistant Professor of Psychology Department: USC Sumter - Palmetto College Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: Salary Commensurate with qualifications About UofSC 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. Advertised Job Summary Assistant Professor of Psychology. The University of South Carolina Sumter invites qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Psychology position with an anticipated starting date of August 16, 2027. An earned doctorate in psychology is required by the beginning date of employment, including credentials necessary for departmental approval to teach introductory and upper-level psychology courses in both traditional and online settings as needed. The successful applicant must have at least one academic year of full-time teaching experience at the university level as instructor of record by the time of appointment. A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching is required. Area of specialization is open, but the successful applicant will be prepared to teach psychology at the introductory level. The ability to teach developmental psychology and/or research methods is also a plus. The normal teaching load will be twelve credit hours per semester. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining professional activity in scholarship and service, as well as student advising, mentoring and participation on campus committees. Salary commensurate with education and experience. The initial screening of applicants will begin November 7, 2026 and continue until filled. About USC USC Sumter is a two-year public university located in Sumter, South Carolina. It is one of the four regional USC campuses of the University of South Carolina System. USC Sumter is home to approximately 2,000 students and fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. USC Sumter confers two-year associate degrees and offers baccalaureate degree programs in education and nursing through USC Aiken. This is the beginning of college education for many of our students, after which they enter four-year campuses and move on to graduate and professional fields. Learn more about USC Sumter

Required Education and Experience An earned doctorate in psychology is required by the beginning date of employment, including credentials necessary for departmental approval to teach introductory and upper-level psychology courses in both traditional and online settings as needed. The successful applicant must have at least one academic year of full-time teaching experience at the university level as instructor of record by the time of appointment. A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching is required. Area of specialization is open, but the successful applicant will be prepared to teach psychology at the introductory level.

Preferred Qualifications The ability to teach developmental psychology and/or research methods is also a plus.

You may access the USC Jobs Online Employment site at As part of the online process, an application letter (which should include philosophy of teaching describing the candidate's experience mentoring diverse individuals, summary of scholarship plans, as well as professional goals and interests), curriculum vita, three current letters of recommendation, copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and summaries of teaching evaluations or other evidence of excellence in teaching must be attached to the online application form. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr.edu. To apply, please visit: 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. je-f1fbed781aaa4de0a32c53931623966b