Instructor (Two Positions)

Inside Higher Ed; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public university in South Carolina is inviting applications for two full-time Instructor positions starting August 16, 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in History or a related field and relevant teaching experience. The role includes a 9-month appointment with a teaching load of eight courses. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and references, and must be directed to the Department Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with experience teaching founding documents of the U.S. government.
• Interest in shaping civics education for the 21st century.
• ABD candidates are welcome; Ph.D. must be conferred by the start date.

Education

Ph.D. in History or a related field

Job description

Job Summary

The faculty of the Department of History at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for two full‑time, professional‑track Instructor positions to begin August 16, 2026. Each position is a 9‑month appointment with a teaching load of eight courses for the academic year. These are three‑year appointments contingent upon Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. The Department of History is home to more than 30 faculty and 40 graduate students, teaching and conducting research in U.S. South, civil rights, race and slavery, the environment, science and technology, popular culture, and public history.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in History (or a related field) with demonstrable experience teaching and researching the history of the founding documents of the United States government, namely the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, the Emancipation Proclamation, and documents of the African American Freedom Struggle.
• Interest in shaping civics education for the 21st century.
• ABD candidates are welcome to apply, but the Ph.D. must be conferred by the start date of August 16, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History (or a related field) with demonstrable experience teaching and researching the history of the founding documents of the United States government, namely the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, the Emancipation Proclamation, and documents of the African American Freedom Struggle.
• Interest in shaping civics education for the 21st century.
• ABD candidates are welcome to apply, but the Ph.D. must be conferred by the start date of August 16, 2026.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applications must include: (1) a cover letter describing research and teaching interests; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a brief (not to exceed 20 pages) writing sample; and (4) the names and email addresses of three references. Letters of recommendation must be sent directly to Lori Carey, Department Coordinator, at [e-mail] – applications are not considered complete until at least three signed letters are received. Review of completed applications will begin on February 1, 2026. Inquiries may be directed to Lori Carey at the same email.

Job Information

• Desired start date: 08/16/2026
• Open until filled: Yes
• Posting link: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196832

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), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.