Assistant Professor at InsideHigherEd

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Assistant Professor

Columbia

College of Arts and Sciences

CAS Political Science

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package

Full Time

40

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

9 months

Richland

Tenure-Track/Tenured

Faculty

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.

The faculty of the Political Science Department at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure track position to begin August 16, 2026, in the subfield of Judicial Politics. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct highly visible, high-quality research and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses at a high level of performance. The standard teaching load is 2 classes per semester.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Political Science by start date of appointment.

We are interested in scholars whose expertise in Judicial Politics can speak to broader themes of Problems of Democracy, as part of a cluster hire. We seek candidates with well-conceived, theoretically informed research agendas who have the potential to publish in leading outlets.

08/16/2026

07/30/2025

Yes

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae (3) a writing sample and (4) contact information including phone number and email address for three references. References will be contacted directly for letters.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Search Committee Chair, Kirk Randazzo ([email protected]).

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 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.

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192117

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