Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor
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The College of Education application process is conducted through electronic communication. Required documents to upload to this posting are: (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) list of at least three professional references to include e-mail addresses and phone numbers, and (4) unofficial transcripts for all earned degrees (upload as one PDF document under tab for “other supporting documents”. Official transcripts will be required for all finalists).
PLEASE NOTE FOR FINALIST: Required for all finalists, at least three (3) letters of recommendation (on company letterhead) are required from the references listed on the application as provided by the candidate. Each reference listed will be prompted by an email notification on when to upload their letter of recommendation to our online system.
Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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 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.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | FAC00249PO24 |
Advertised Title | Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor |
Campus | Columbia |
College/Division | College of Education |
Department | CED Teacher Education |
Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications. |
Location of Vacancy | |
Part/Full Time | Full Time |
Hours per Week | 37.5 |
Position Category | Full-time Equivalent (FTE) |
Basis | 9 months |
Work County | Richland |
Tenure Information | Professional Track |
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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Benefits for FTE Positions
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at the University of South Carolina is seeking applications for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor for the Elementary Education program, with expertise in literacy, to join our nationally recognized and award-winning faculty. This is a full-time 9-month position. We seek a dynamic educator with an interest in elementary education, language and literacy education, and culturally relevant teaching. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the Elementary Education program and coordinating district cohorts of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program. The successful candidate will begin August 16, 2025. The Elementary Education program seeks to uphold our commitment to teaching and scholarship that focuses on preparing teachers to work in diverse classrooms at the intersection of race, languages, language variations, immigration, gender identities, and various abilities. It is expected that the candidate’s areas of expertise include, teaching and teacher preparation, reading and writing; culturally responsive teaching for elementary students, and pedagogical knowledge related to inclusive classroom instruction, classroom management, culturally and linguistically diverse students, and students with special needs.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will join a team of collaborative faculty serving the nationally recognized Elementary Education program and will be expected to (1) teach courses in elementary education and/or literacy education; (2) teach courses in culturally relevant pedagogy; (3) teach additional courses to meet programmatic needs; (4) schedule and coordinate the screening of MAT applicants, and advise enrolled applicants when applicable; and (5) provide service to the department, institution, schools, and profession. The successful applicant will have opportunities to teach at a USC Professional Development School or partnership site; develop and teach courses online, and on campus, and advise students enrolled in the Teaching and Learning PhD programs. |
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Required Education and Experience | Applicants must have: (1) an earned doctorate in reading, language and literacy education, or in a related field from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization; (2) expertise in literacy instruction and assessment; (3) two years or the equivalent of teaching experience in elementary school settings; and (4) evidence of effective teaching, preferably with pre- and/or in-service teachers. Preference will be given to applicants who possess (1) experience teaching diverse populations of underserved students; (2) a commitment to field-based pedagogy in teacher education; (3) a commitment to teaching and/or preparing educators to employ culturally responsive approaches to teaching; and/or (4) expertise in teaching with technology and/or distributed learning formats. |
Preferred Qualifications | Preferred qualifications are the same as required qualifications. |
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date | 08/16/2025 |
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Job Open Date | 11/25/2024 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicant | The College of Education application process is conducted through electronic communication. Required documents to upload to this posting are: (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) list of at least three professional references to include e-mail addresses and phone numbers, and (4) unofficial transcripts for all earned degrees (upload as one PDF document under tab for “other supporting documents”. Official transcripts will be required for all finalists).
PLEASE NOTE FOR FINALIST: Required for all finalists, at least three (3) letters of recommendation (on company letterhead) are required from the references listed on the application as provided by the candidate. Each reference listed will be prompted by an email notification on when to upload their letter of recommendation to our online system. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 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 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/178009 |
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other Supporting Documents
- List of References and Contact Information
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications
- Teaching Portfolio