" I live in Pacer Downs and I love it. I love how I can go back to my room during the day if I have a break between classes. I also feel that I have met more people by living on campus. I do not think that I would have had a good college experience if I would not have lived on-campus."
- Katie Gerth , Early Childhood Education major
Did You Know?
USC Aiken has some of the best professional schools in South Carolina. All three - business, nursing, and education - have received the highest level of accreditation possible. This means more opportunities for you to learn from the best and brightest the University has to offer.
"After coming to USC Aiken, I was really able to get involved in alot of great community service projects tha benefit both the local community and beyond."
- Marcus Allen, Business Marketing major
"In each of our housing facilities, you'll find RAs like me, as well as professional staff members, who have undergone special training to help students deal with some of the common issues that may arise when living away from home for the first time."
- Erin Smith, Elementary Education major
"The best part of being a nursing major and actually being in the nursing program is the reputation USC Aiken nursing students carry. Many students and professors know that to get into the program here is competitive, and to be in the program is an accomplishment."
- Shelby Williams, Nursing major
"During the course of my freshman and sophomore years, I was a resident in the Pacer Downs. When I first met my roommate my freshman year, we became the best of friends from the get-go. We found out that we were so much alike in many ways. We connected like brothers, and we are still roommates today during our junior year. "
- Anthony (T.J.) Langford, Communications major
"Being a communication major at USC Aiken has definitely prepared me for effective communicating in a real world setting. I've even been able to communicate in a different language for guests at Disney, thanks to the French courses I’ve taken at USC Aiken. I constantly find myself using concepts that I’ve learned in the classroom; some of which I wouldn’t have been able to use until later after college. "
- Paige Jeffcoat, Communications major
Intern for The Walt Disney Company
"USC Aiken was my very first choice because it wasn't too far from home, but I still got to leave home and experience something new. There were other colleges that I looked at, such as Emory, Winthrop, and USC Columbia, but I'm glad that I chose USCA. "
- Shantivia Boneparte, Exercise & Sports Science major
"I enjoy the small campus environment. My professors know me and speak to me even when I’m not in class. I enjoy walking around the quad and seeing people I know, and I am able to meet new people everyday."
- Lehe Drawdy, Political Science major
"I chose USC Aiken because you have more time one-on-one time with your professors, and the beauty and cleanliness of the campus and its surroundings are great. Also, I received a scholarship to play baseball."
- Houston Taylor, Secondary Education (History) major
"Our campus is just the right size to get involved. You can get connected through Greek life, community service, sports, theatre, music, academic clubs, or student government - just to name a few. At USC Aiken, you'll develop relationships with other students, making our campus your perfect home away from home."
- Brittany Leverette, Communications major
"At USC Aiken, everything we do is with you in mind. Come to our campus, and you'll witness our professors, our staff, our students - the entire USC Aiken community - working together toward one common goal: your success. Our small class sizes offer a setting for personal attention from faculty - so you're an individual, not a number."
- Annie Zhao, Business major
"For many of our students, getting involved in community service is an essential piece of their college mosaic. Making a difference in the lives of others is what USC Aiken is all about."
- Jon Boyles, Business major
"We want to provide you with the tools for a successful future. From the moment you set foot on our campus, you'll discover a multitude of programs to mold you into a more engaged citizen and prepare you for success. Through opportunities like the First Year Experience or organizations like Peer Educators, you'll learn what it takes to be a more well rounded individual."
- Ken Kennedy, Nursing major
Employment Opportunities
CLASSIFIED POSITIONS
Requires a high school diploma and 2 years related work experience, or equivalency. Responsible for entering and maintaining a database of alumni and donors for the USCA Office of University Advancement to include conducting research to track alumni changes. Provide administrative support to the Director of Alumni Relations and the Annual Fund and the University Advancement Office. Knowledge of office procedures, event planning including the collection and deposit of monies, and excellent computer skills required. Microsoft Office suite experience desired and experience with database programs preferred. Must be able to work outside of regular office hours for research, meetings, and event purposes. Good interpersonal skills to work with faculty, staff, students, alumni and donors required.Apply on-line at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60671. Application Deadline: May 21, 2008. USCA is an AA/EOE.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS
UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS
Instructor of Communications (2 Positions)
The Department of Communications at the University of South Carolina Aiken seeks two full-time faculty members for one-year, nonrenewable appointments from August 16, 2008 through May 15, 2009 to teach courses selected from: Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Gender Communication, Media and Society, Media Writing, Media Law and Ethics, Public Relations, and Advertising. Master ’s degree in communication required. A commitment to outstanding teaching is essential. Duties may include academic advising. Competitive salary and benefits. USCA is a senior institution in the University of
South Carolina System . Apply on-line at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60427. Send transcripts, 3 reference letters, and supporting documents to Dr. William Harpine, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communications, USCA, 471 University Parkway , Aiken , SC 29801 . Contact William D. Harpine at williamh@usca.edu with questions. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. USCA is an AA/EOE.
Instructor of History
The Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy at the University of South Carolina Aiken invites applications for a one-year (Fall 2008-Spring 2009) full-time history instructorship, beginning August 16, 2008. Must have college-level teaching experience in US History surveys and World Civilizations, with the ability to teach South Carolina History and public history. Must have at least MA in history or minimum of 18 graduate hours in History. Responsibilities: a 4/4 teaching load, including three surveys and one upper-division course, university and department service. Apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60728 and send copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to Dr. Valdis O. Lumans, History Instructor Search, University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Parkway, Aiken SC 29801. Review of applications begins June 1, 2008 and will continue until position is filled. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Website: http://www.usca.edu. USCA is an AA/EOE.
Instructor of Psychology
The Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina Aiken invites applications for a full-time, nine-month replacement position to begin August 16, 2008. Salary is dependent upon experience with full benefits.
A Ph.D. in general-experimental psychology is preferred by the time of appointment. ABD required. Responsibilities include teaching introductory psychology, research methods, and other courses depending on area of specialization.
USC Aiken is a senior institution of the University of South Carolina with modern laboratory, teaching, and computer facilities. A variety of resources to support effective teaching will be provided. Laboratory space and access to the student subject pool are also available. The department offers both BA and BS degrees as well as a MS in Applied Clinical Psychology. The MS program follows the scientist-practitioner model and all graduate students are required to complete a research thesis.
Review of applications will begin April 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60399 and send transcripts, representative reprints/preprints, and 3 letters of recommendation to Dr. Keri Weed, Search Committee Co-Chair, Psychology Department, University of South Carolina Aiken , 471 University Parkway , Aiken , SC , 29801 . USCA is an AA/EOE.
Assistant/Associate Professor or Instructor of Sociology (Criminology/Criminal Justice)
The University of South Carolina Aiken invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track) or Instructor of Sociology to begin August 2008. Ph.D. in sociology is required by August 16, 2008 for the tenure-track position. Candidates with the Ph.D. in criminology or criminal justice with significant graduate work in sociology will be considered. Master’s prepared candidates will be considered for the instructorship. Candidates must be prepared to teach Introductory Sociology and courses in the criminology/criminal justice concentration and advise undergraduate students. The Department of Sociology serves about 150 majors and offers the B.A. in Sociology with concentrations in criminology/criminal justice, human services, and general sociology. USCA is a predominately undergraduate institution which emphasizes teaching, scholarship, and service by its faculty and is located in an historical community near Augusta GA. Faculty typically teach 12 contact hours per week and average class size in the department stands at 27.
Apply on-line at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60115. Mail unofficial graduate transcripts, three letters of academic reference, and evidence of effective teaching to Dr. Barbara Johnson, Chair, Search Committee, USCA, 471 University Parkway , Aiken , SC 29801 . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. USCA is an AA/EOE.
All permanent positions have to be applied for on-line. No paper applications will be accepted.