Adjunct Faculty in English

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

University of South Carolina Beaufort invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty in English to teach first-year writing courses or other courses in our English programs, as needed. The position is on the Beaufort campus with a 10‑hour per week schedule and requires an MA in English or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in English and experience teaching college composition.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• MA in English or related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in English
• Experience teaching college composition

Responsibilities

• Teach first-year writing courses or other courses in English programs, as needed

Education

Master of Arts in English

Job description

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 Title Adjunct Faculty in English

Campus Beaufort

College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level Department BFT English & Art

Part/Full Time Part Time

Hours per Week 10

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Salary Commensurate with experience

Position Description Advertised Job Summary USCB invites applications for part-time faculty in English to teach first-year writing courses or other courses in our English programs, as needed.

Qualifications M.A. in English or M.A. in a related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in English; experience teaching college composition.

Job Duties Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 25 Desired Start Date 01/01/2027 Proposed End Date Job Open Date 09/11/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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.

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.

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