Assistant Professor & Internship Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina 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 with teaching four courses each fall and spring in Public Health & Human Services.

The role includes internship coordination and coordination with community organizations. PhD in Public Health or related discipline is required; ABD will be considered.

Qualifications

• PhD in Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline.
• ABD will be considered with degree conferred by time of appointment.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness is desired.
• CHES or CPH preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Public Health courses related to internships, Health Behavior, Health Inequalities, Health Promotion, and other Public Health courses in online and traditional settings.
• Organize, coordinate, and facilitate internship operations to place, measure, and track internship effectiveness.
• Support the Chair of PHHS and perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

PhD in Public Health or related discipline

Job description

Assistant Professor & Internship Coordinator

Department: BFT Public Hlth & Human Services

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

About UofSC

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

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.

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

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.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.