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Posting Number
TMP03655PO25
Job Code Title
Adjunct Faculty, Non-Credit
Advertised Title
Adjunct Research and Instruction Librarian
Campus
Beaufort
College/Division
USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department
BFT Libraries
Salary
$3000/semester
Location of Vacancy
Bluffton Library
Part/Full Time
Part Time
Hours per Week
10
Work Schedule
Evening (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.), Monday – Thursday, and Sunday (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) research, instruction, interlibrary loan, and Makerspace management and support.
Job Search Category
Other
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.
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
USCB invites applications for two part-time adjunct instructors to provide evening (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.), Monday – Thursday, and Sunday (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) research, instruction, interlibrary loan, and Makerspace management and support. The adjunct evening and weekend librarians will provide evening and weekend one-on-one, group, and in-classroom instruction, staff the research desk, monitor text, chat, and monitor the library’s mail accounts including researchhelp@uscb.edu and uscblibrary@uscb.edu. In addition, these positions will provide back-up support for the access services functions and staff including covering the access services desk when needed, closing the library, assisting with PASCAL Delivers, interlibrary loan requests, and collection maintenance or weeding projects. These positions will also assist in managing the students working in the library and the Makerspace including assisting with projects, and monitoring work completion. When applicable, the library faculty will be available to provide library tours and participate in library events during their work hours. These positions will also be responsible for creating library-specific educational materials including handouts, guides, brochures, marketing materials, and tutorials. Projects could include developing and revising existing handouts and corresponding LibGuides, maintaining and updating existing subject and course LibGuides, developing new LibGuides based on the needs of the USCB community, creating new tutorials and revising and/or updating existing tutorials based on the needs of the USCB community, and expanding existing LibAnswers content and managing that content. When there are collection maintenance projects, such as weeding, shelf reading or shifting, the adjunct librarians will be expected to participate in these projects.
Qualifications
Master’s in library science or a master’s degree in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in library science, and experience providing research and instruction in an academic library setting. Experience overseeing student workers and library support staff is preferred. Knowledge or experience with a Makerspace is preferred. Previous access services work experience is preferred. Experience with interlibrary loan is preferred.
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
2
Desired Start Date
02/02/2026
Proposed End Date
Job Open Date
12/18/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department’s discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/200353
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.
Position Attributes
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Salary : $3,000