What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor & Internship Coordinator position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
FAC00103PO26
Advertised Title
Assistant Professor & Internship Coordinator
Campus
Beaufort
College/Division
USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department
BFT Public Hlth & Human Services
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Beaufort
Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured
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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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
USCB invites applications for a full-time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 2027.
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track teaching, research, and service position. Candidates must be willing to teach undergraduate Public Health courses related to internships, Health Behavior, Health Inequalities, Health Promotion, among other Public Health courses in both online and traditional settings. Candidates must possess a doctorate in Public Health or closely related field; ABD will be considered with degree conferred by time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate the potential or ability to conduct scholarly research of sufficient quality and quantity to satisfy USCB guidelines for a tenure-track position. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is desired. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.
Teaching load of four courses in fall semester and four courses in the spring semester each year in the Public Health & Human Services department is expected. However, teaching load can vary across the semesters so incumbent may be assigned additional duties related to Internship Coordination for the Department of Public Health & Human Services (PHHS) Duties of the Internship Coordination include, but are not limited to organizing, coordinating, and facilitating the operations to place, measure, and track internship effectiveness. Highly effective communication strategies with students and community organization leaders are expected. Additional responsibilities include support to the Chair of PHHS and other duties as assigned.
This is a tenure-track appointment that may be renewed contingent upon approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, CV, and a teaching portfolio of your work. As the search advances reference letters will also be required. Your references will be sent a link to upload their reference letter. Reference letters should be on official letterhead, and signatures are required. Physical and digital signatures are acceptable; typed names will not be accepted.
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track teaching, research, and service position. Candidates must be willing to teach undergraduate Public Health courses related to internships, Health Behavior, Health Inequalities, Health Promotion, among other Public Health courses in both online and traditional settings. Candidates must possess a doctorate in Public Health or closely related field; ABD will be considered with degree conferred by time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate the potential or ability to conduct scholarly research of sufficient quality and quantity to satisfy USCB guidelines for a tenure-track position. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is desired. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.
Teaching load of four courses in fall semester and four courses in the spring semester each year in the Public Health & Human Services department is expected. However, teaching load can vary across the semesters so incumbent may be assigned additional duties related to Internship Coordination for the Department of Public Health & Human Services (PHHS) Duties of the Internship Coordination include, but are not limited to organizing, coordinating, and facilitating the operations to place, measure, and track internship effectiveness. Highly effective communication strategies with students and community organization leaders are expected. Additional responsibilities include support to the Chair of PHHS and other duties as assigned.
This is a tenure-track appointment that may be renewed contingent upon approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, CV, and a teaching portfolio of your work. As the search advances reference letters will also be required. Your references will be sent a link to upload their reference letter. Reference letters should be on official letterhead, and signatures are required. Physical and digital signatures are acceptable; typed names will not be accepted.
Required Education and Experience
PhD in Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline with expertise in Public Health and/or Human Services.
Preferred Qualifications
CHES or CPH
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
08/16/2027
Job Open Date
09/03/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
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/212888
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Sick Leave