Assistant Professor, Prevention Science

University of South Carolina; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Prevention Science within the CAS Psychology Department in Columbia, SC. The successful candidate will conduct research on children and prevention, pursue external grants, and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in psychology or related field by start date and show potential for excellence in teaching.

Qualifications

• The position requires a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field by the start date of employment, and a demonstrated record of research productivity and potential for excellence in teaching.
• Candidates with a focus in prevention science and experience pursuing external research grants are preferred.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching within a department of psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead research related to children and prevention.
• Vigorously pursue external research grants to support program development and scholarship.
• Contribute to the department’s teaching mission through undergraduate and graduate courses.

Job description

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Prevention Science within the CAS Psychology Department in Columbia, SC. The successful candidate will conduct research on children and prevention, pursue external grants, and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in psychology or related field by start date and show potential for excellence in teaching.