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Adjunct Instr. - Environ Law & Sustain Cert Prog. at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Columbia, SC

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Logo:Posting Number:TMP02130PO25Job Code Title:InstructorAdvertised Title:Adjunct Instr. - Environ Law & Sustain Cert Prog.Campus:ColumbiaCollege/Division:School of LawDepartment:LAW LS Environmental LawSalary:$7,500-$10,000Part/Full Time:Part TimeHours per Week:20Work Schedule:The work schedule will vary depending on the class schedule.Job Search Category:FacultyAbout 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.Advertised Job Summary:The University of South Carolina School of Law is seeking adjunct professors to teach courses in the Environmental Law and Sustainability certificate program during the Spring 2026 semester. Applicants should have strong academic credentials in the fields of environmental law, sustainability, climate change, or environmental justice. Successful candidates should demonstrate a high probability of success as a practitioner or teacher and be willing to contribute to the law school’s academic community.Qualifications:Applicants must have a J.D. or terminal degree in a related field (e.g., environmental engineering,environmental studies or sciences) and at least two years of teaching or practice experience.Number of Vacancies:10Desired Start Date:01/16/2026Proposed End Date:04/30/2026Job Open Date:09/09/2025Open Until Filled:YesSpecial Instructions to Applicant: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/193163EEO 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.Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL:NoHazardous weather category:Non-Essential

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