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Posting Number:
FAC00131PO25
Advertised Title
Assistant Professor, Brain Health
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS Psychology
Advertised Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy:
Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours Per Week
39
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category
Faculty
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.
Advertised Job Summary
The faculty of the Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026.
Successful candidates will be expected to (1) develop an independent and externally funded research program in neuropsychology, (2) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of expertise (2 courses a semester) (3) supervise graduate research including within our APA-accredited Clinical-Community and/or School Psychology doctoral programs, and (4) contribute to departmental, college and university service.
Required Education And Experience
The position requires a Ph.D. in Neuropsychology or related field and evidence of a strong research record or potential for impactful scholarship by the start date of the appointment. This position reflects a high priority on brain health at the university and within the college. It also aligns with the development of a unique neurological hospital that will provide neurological and rehabilitation treatment.
Candidates must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in South Carolina within one year of the start date, with board certification or eligibility in clinical neuropsychology preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
We welcome applicants whose research bridges brain and behavior, including cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuropsychology, developmental neuropsychology or lifespan neurocognitive functioning. Research that complements or expands existing departmental strengths, including collaborations with the university’s centers and institutes (e.g., Institute for Mind and Brain, McCausland Center for Brain Imaging, Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center) is desired.
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026
Job Open Date
08/14/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicant
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, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Letters will be solicited by the search committee chair, Dr. Jane Roberts, who can be contacted with any questions or inquiries (Jane.Roberts@sc.edu).
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2025; however, the position will remain open until 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 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/193143
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.
Posting Number:
FAC00131PO25
Advertised Title
Assistant Professor, Brain Health
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS Psychology
Advertised Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy:
Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours Per Week
39
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category
Faculty
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.
Advertised Job Summary
The faculty of the Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026.
Successful candidates will be expected to (1) develop an independent and externally funded research program in neuropsychology, (2) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of expertise (2 courses a semester) (3) supervise graduate research including within our APA-accredited Clinical-Community and/or School Psychology doctoral programs, and (4) contribute to departmental, college and university service.
Required Education And Experience
The position requires a Ph.D. in Neuropsychology or related field and evidence of a strong research record or potential for impactful scholarship by the start date of the appointment. This position reflects a high priority on brain health at the university and within the college. It also aligns with the development of a unique neurological hospital that will provide neurological and rehabilitation treatment.
Candidates must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in South Carolina within one year of the start date, with board certification or eligibility in clinical neuropsychology preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
We welcome applicants whose research bridges brain and behavior, including cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuropsychology, developmental neuropsychology or lifespan neurocognitive functioning. Research that complements or expands existing departmental strengths, including collaborations with the university’s centers and institutes (e.g., Institute for Mind and Brain, McCausland Center for Brain Imaging, Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center) is desired.
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026
Job Open Date
08/14/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicant
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, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Letters will be solicited by the search committee chair, Dr. Jane Roberts, who can be contacted with any questions or inquiries (Jane.Roberts@sc.edu).
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2025; however, the position will remain open until 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 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/193143
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.
