Adjunct Instructor - Public Safety Executive Leadership

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,888 - 104,346; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Public Safety Executive Leadership graduate program. The role involves teaching courses during the Fall 2026 semester and requires a Master’s degree and five years of related experience.

Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials in law enforcement, criminology, and criminal justice. The position is part-time, requiring approximately 20 hours per week, and offers a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus five years related experience

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Public Safety Executive Leadership graduate program.
• Contribute to the law school’s academic community.

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Details

Posting Number: TMP01259PO26

Job Code Title: Instructor

Advertised Title: Adjunct Instructor - Public Safety Executive Leadership

Campus: Columbia

College/Division: School of Law

Department: LAW Excellence in Policing & Public Safety Masters Program

Salary: $6,800 - $9,350

Part/Full Time: Part Time

Hours per Week: 20

Work Schedule:

• The work schedule will vary depending on the class schedule.

Job Search Category: Faculty

Advertised Job Summary: The University of South Carolina School of Law is seeking adjunct professors to teach courses in the Public Safety Executive Leadership graduate program and the Executive Credentialing program during the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants should have strong academic credentials in the field of law enforcement, criminology, criminal justice, and related fields, and be able to demonstrate a high probability of success as a teacher and a willingness to contribute to the law school’s academic community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus five years related experience

Number of Vacancies: 2

Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026

Proposed End Date: 12/31/2026

Job Open Date: 07/02/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL: No

Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential

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.